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Emory Healthcare/Emory University Medical Laboratory Assistant II in Atlanta, Georgia

Overview

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory employee. No matter where you are in your career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital.

Our employees are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

Description

SHIFT: 6a-2:30p

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Performs and evaluates semi-technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens, test material/reagents, blood products, and quality control material.

  • Works in various areas of the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories.

  • Processes samples for testing including centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping.

  • Provides support for clinical testing including preparation of slides, loading instruments, and result reporting.

  • Communicates with hospital nursing service, physicians, procurement agencies, and others regarding testing of laboratory specimens.

  • Enters specimen tracking, laboratory data and patient information in the computer.

  • Receives specimens appropriately and in a timely manner. Performs proper specimen registration and accessing in the computer, if necessary.

  • Verifies and monitors all specimens received in laboratory for accurate packaging, labeling, and correct specimen collection requirements and are received appropriately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent

  • Two years of experience

Medical Lab Assistant I-III

Salary: $16.10- $27.93/hour

The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EHM Lab Anatomic Path

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 128667

Job Category Laboratory

Schedule 6a-2:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $16.25/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $21.12/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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