Laboratory Assistant (Levels I-III) Edmond

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**Lab Assistant positions are available in levels I, II, and III based on education and experience**

General Description:

This entry level position performs pre-analytical laboratory work that assists in the diagnosis and treatment of OU Health patients.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Responsible for the receiving, processing and distribution of specimens for multiple laboratory sections including specimen transport
• Enters patient information and test orders into Electronic Health Record
• Operates laboratory equipment such as (but not limited to) scales, centrifuges and incubators
• Performs and documents proper maintenance of instrumentation and equipment following all safety and regulatory requirements
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering the telephone, file and prepare records for filing
• Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments
• Knowledge of computer data entry and keyboard skills
• Maintains clean work station
• Performs other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES for LEVEL II:

• Utilizing advanced-level professional knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings.
• May perform as a shift or team lead to augment or fill-in for leadership roles as needed to coordinate workflow and operations of an assigned service area.
• Reviews data as assigned to maintain compliance with accreditation standards.
• Serves as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentor new or less experienced team members.
• Communicates and collaborates with technical personnel in order to provide exceptional clinical outcomes.
• Coordinates operator and department-level quality control, safety and environment of care checks to maintain compliance with hospital, manufacturer, regulatory and accrediting entity standards.
• Performs and/or assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as assigned.
• Performs Inventory management activities.
• May perform waived and non-waived testing as applicable

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES for LEVEL III:

• Performs as a shift or team lead to augment or fill-in for leadership roles as needed to coordinate workflow and operations of an assigned service area.
• Assists leadership with the development of laboratory processes and procedures.
• May be assigned as qualified evaluator.

*Minimum Qualifications (Level I):

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None Required.

*Minimum Qualifications (Level II):

Education High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree preferred.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Non

*Minimum Qualifications (Level III):

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree preferred.

Experience: 5 or more years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None Required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have skills and abilities to perform required laboratory procedures.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions; must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
• Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care within the laboratory.
• Completes annual competency assessment. Assumes responsibility of own professional development.

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