Lab Degreed Assistant - Carle Health : Job Details

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Lab Degreed Assistant

Department: Laboratory - CFH_10_20

Usual Schedule: 230p - 11p or 230p - 1a

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: 1 call shift every 4 weeks

Job Category: Laboratory Services

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Employment Type: Full - Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 45923

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree

Shift: Evening

Location: Urbana, IL

Holiday Requirements: 2-3 per year

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Degreed Lab Assistant performs a variety of technical and non-technical job functions related to patient specimens and testing.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors in Science

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

None Specified.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

None Specified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assesses all specimens for appropriate labeling, specimen type and shipping conditions.

* Performs laboratory testing, which may include high complexity testing, as assigned and according to established protocols.

* Calibrates and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to laboratory protocols.

* Maintains laboratory supply inventory.

* Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures.

* Successfully participates in all accreditation and other proficiency testing and annual performance competencies

* Communicates information with internal and external customers as appropriate in an accurate, timely, effective and professional manner.

* Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

* Performs testing in the Chemistry and Microbiology sections of the clinical laboratory. Manual and automated equipment will be used to perform analytical tests including but not limited to: general chemistry and immunology tests, Ionized Calcium, serum and urine Osmolality, specimen dilution and reanalysis, Strep group A, urine pregnancy testing, testing for flu, and respiratory pathogens on molecular platforms, and plating of Microbiology specimens.

* Receives and processes incoming lab specimens as appropriate. Specimen types include but are not limited to blood, urine, stool, and body fluids.

* Notifies appropriate staff members of any calibration or equipment failures which cannot be immediately resolved.

* Maintain laboratory supply inventory, notifying appropriate laboratory staff when supplies are below established par levels.

* Reports any values outside of acceptable ranges that cannot be resolved to the appropriate laboratory staff member.

* Recognizes test result or instrument function problems that require additional troubleshooting, performs troubleshooting or seeks additional assistance as appropriate.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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