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What is the role of a Laboratory Assistant at Med Center Health?

The Laboratory Assistant position at Med Center Health is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Laboratory Assistant job located?

Russellville, Kentucky, 42276, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Laboratory Assistant role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Laboratory Assistant job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Laboratory Assistant job near me in Russellville, Kentucky at Med Center Health

Position Summary
- With direct supervision and training, performs simple and routine laboratory procedures and tests. Collects, processes and relays specimens. Serves as receptionist and performs laboratory-related clerical duties associated with the requisitioning and reporting system of the Medical Center’s Laboratory department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Work Experience
  - No previous experience necessary.
- Education
  - Vocational training specific for laboratory required. Training must include at least 6 hours of vital signs, 6 hours of injections (IM, Subdermal, Intradermal), and 6 hours of venipuncture.
- Certifications/Licensure
  - None required.
Job Specific Performance Standards
- The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
  - Performs veinpunctures, capillary collections, swabs, urine or other specimen collection methods.
  - Gives injections (IM, subcutaneous and intradermal).
  - Aids medical assistants with rooming patients, checking and recording vital signs and documenting patient history.
  - Cleans, maintains and performs quality controls on equipment utilized.
  - Documents procedures completed and medications or supplies given.
  - Completes and documents patient referrals and schedules procedures/diagnostic testing per department procedure.
  - Receives, rotates and stores general lab supplies. Performs inventory and stocks assigned specimen collection material.
  - Maintains good housekeeping of lab outpatient area and conducts special cleaning of work areas.
  - Performs clerical duties:
    - Receives, logs, and insures appropriate disposition of specimens, requisitions and charges.
    - Receives, sorts and insures appropriate disposition of reports.
    - Receives and assists patients, visitors and physicians with specimen collection, orders, inquiries and reports.
    - Answers telephone, relays messages and communicates results.
    - Utilizes office equipment, computers, printers, etc. to accomplish duties.

Laboratory Assistant in Russellville, Kentucky at Med Center Health

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