Laboratory Assistant

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  • Owensboro, KY
  • Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
  • Laboratory
  • Full-time - Nights
  • Work Hours: 11p- 7:30a
  • FTE: 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)
  • Req #: 22832
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Job Summary

Performs technical and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory.
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.
  • Maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies. Orders supplies as needed.
  • Confirms eligibility, verifies insurance benefits, referrals, and authorization for identified patient registrations.
  • Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner.
  • Performs clerical duties including supply distribution, answering phones, data entry, and filing.
  • May perform venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection consistently using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures.
  • May assist in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.
  • May perform waived Laboratory testing on-site and reports results according to government standards.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
  • No experience required
  • No licensure/certification/registration required
Skills and Attributes
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
  • Works under minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
  • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
  • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
  • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
  • Running: Rarely
  • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Recruiter Information

Casey Richeson

Phone: 270-685-7728

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