Position Type: Full-time, 7on/7off, Monday-Sunday, 9:00am-8:00pm
Location: Core Lab-Lewiston, Idaho
Primary Function: Support Microbiology department by setting up and processing specimens for testing, performing maintenance, monitoring inventory, and performing other duties as assigned.
Work Performed:
- Follow and demonstrate PRL’s core values, which includes mutual respect and teamwork, a collegial work environment, and commitment to staff and patient safety.
- Understand and adhere to all safety and HIPAA related standards to ensure high quality patient care.
- Ensure accurate data entry into the laboratory information system.
- Label and store specimens as required according to established procedures.
- Follow specific guidelines for specimen acceptance and set-up.
- Participate in continuing education, Quality of Service and Quality Control Indicators.
- Complies with established department policies, procedures, and standards of operation; enforces safety and infection control policies and established.
- Communicate in a professional manner, maintaining patient/client confidentiality.
- Cooperates with department and laboratory staff to maintain harmonious working relationships among employees.
- Works with Compliance Officer on issues pertaining to Medicare/Medicaid regulations to assure 100% compliance.
- Demonstrate accuracy and proficiency in registering and ordering laboratory tests through the laboratory information system.
- Handles requests for special services such as STAT specimens, prudently and efficiently.
- Ensure the requisition order contains the appropriate information for each patient.
- Maintain clean and stocked work areas.
- Help monitor and stock inventory.
- Assist with training of new employees as needed.
- Occasionally courier specimens at different client locations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent (required).
Licenses: Valid driver's license (required).
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
