Overview

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory employee. No matter where you are in your career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital. Our employees are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs and evaluates semi-technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens, test material/reagents, blood products, and quality control material.

• Works in various areas of the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories. Duties may include registering patients, ordering tests, collecting samples, and assessing the acceptability of samples for testing.

• Processes samples for testing including centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping. Provides support for clinical testing including preparation of slides, loading instruments, and result reporting.

• May perform waived and point-of-care testing. Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes.

• Communicates with hospital nursing service, physicians, procurement agencies, and others regarding testing of laboratory specimens.

• Communicates any issues quickly and respectfully. Reviews patient information and test orders on paper requisitions and computerized test requests.

• Operates departmental computer programs to receive and order laboratory tests appropriately; follows up on all specimens with incomplete information or questionable test orders.

• Reconciles outstanding test orders that have not been resolved through standard operating procedures. Checks daily logs and summaries for accuracy and cancels tests as authorized.

• Verifies complete courier delivery. Enters specimen tracking, laboratory data and patient information in the computer. Receives specimens appropriately and in a timely manner. Performs proper specimen registration and accessing in the computer, if necessary.

• Verifies and monitors all specimens received in laboratory for accurate packaging, labeling, and correct specimen collection requirements and are received appropriately.

• Initiates appropriate action or intervention on unacceptable specimens, as needed. Maintains computerized records, resolves and troubleshoots outstanding specimens.

• Accurately labels and processes specimens for laboratory testing; ensures preservation of the integrity of each sample prior to distributing.

• Processes all samples according to their order priority within the required time frame. Processes and prepares referral specimens for shipping to reference laboratories.

• Takes prompt action to resolve any problem with the registration, collection or processing of all specimens including referral specimen using available procedure manuals or reference materials.

• Maintains the stock of commonly used supplies, performing routine inspections of supply levels to ensure adequate availability. May order supplies.

• Routinely uses laboratory equipment/instruments. Performs troubleshooting as necessary, including performing repairs and calling service as needed.

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and calibrates instruments as required. Assists in set up and validation of new equipment.

• Participates in quality activities and quality improvement initiatives. Maintains accurate and complete documentation on processes/procedures, patient information, and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with all accreditation regulations.

• Collects and maintains quality data for reporting. Observes universal precautions, barrier protection methods and infection control and isolation procedures when working with body fluids and other contagions to ensure a safe work environment.

• Practices the principles of sterile technique and other infection control policies and standards.

• Takes the necessary precautions in keeping with laboratory, organizational and other safety mandates. Escalates issues, problems, and opportunities to supervisory level for resolution.

• Assists with onboarding of new staff as requested. May perform venipuncture as required. Attends educational in-services and training classes as appropriate.

• Works with leader to formulate a plan for professional development. Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent

• Two years of experience.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Salary: $16.10- $27.93/hour

The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.

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Division Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EUH Lab Microbiology

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 117300

Job Category Laboratory

Schedule 7p-7:30a

Standard Hours 36 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $16.25/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $21.12/Hr.

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