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Emory Healthcare/Emory University Medical Laboratory Assistant II in Atlanta, Georgia
Overview
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is based in the grossroom and supports the receipt and accessioning of surgical tissue specimens. Other duties include disposal of tissue specimens & formalin neutralization.
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.
Processes samples for testing including centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping.
Provides support for clinical testing including preparation of slides, loading instruments, and result reporting.
Communicates with hospital nursing service, physicians, procurement agencies, and others regarding testing of laboratory specimens.
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.
MINIMUN QUALIFICATONS:
- A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience.
Medical Lab Assistant I-III
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.
Additional Details
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.
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Division Emory Univ Hospital
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department EUH Pathology Surgical Svcs
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 126256
Job Category Laboratory
Schedule 10a- 6:30p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
Hourly Minimum USD $16.25/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint USD $21.12/Hr.
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