Laboratory Assistant II in Marion, Indiana at Marion Health

This position aids in providing efficient, effective, and economical quality laboratory services. Accurately receives all samples into the Laboratory’s Information System (LIS); centrifuge all specimens; separate and load specimens into instrument racks delivering racks to each department for testing; assists technical staff with loading specimens onto analyzers, aliquots and packages specimens for transfer to reference lab(s); prepares micro set-ups; perform waived rapid tests; performs moderately complex testing; couriers specimens between on-campus practices and surgical areas to the laboratory; prepares gram stains, stocks media, performs inventory, assists other staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science; -or-
• High school diploma or equivalent -and-
  • One year medical laboratory experience with moderate complexity testing -or-
  • One-year medical laboratory experience and successful completion of In-House Laboratory training for testing performed prior to analyzing patient specimens within 90 days of employment

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively perform job functions under periods of extreme stress.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions.
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.