Medical Laboratory Assistant
Updated 12/19/25
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician Assistant
Bariatric Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Performs a variety of general support duties in specimen procurement, clerical, central processing, and/or other assigned areas at an entry skill level. Performs and interprets limited procedures in the Pathology Department at all times. May perform minor preventative tasks as well as ordering of laboratory supplies. Core Values: Service, Integrity, Compassion1.Demonstrates service excellence and patient and family centered care by showing respect, honesty, fairness and a positive attitude toward all customers.2.Maintains confidentiality.3.Demonstrates dependability, to include attendance and [Register to View]
accountable - takes initiative and ownership of issues.5.Displays a professional demeanor. Represents hospital in a positive way. Has a compassionate working relationship with patients and families.6.Assumes personal responsibility for 2-way communication. Communicates and listens effectively with patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.7.Supports coworkers, initiatives and a patient and family centered philosophy; pitches in; does own part and helps others.8.Works to continuously improve work environment/processes (Performance Improvement). Demonstrates a patient and family centered focus when considering/developing improvement solutions.9.Represents willingness/enthusiasm to create, embrace and facilitate change.10.Develops self and others; supports a learning environment; leads by example. Encourages patients and families to give feedback and suggestions for improvement.11.Develops working relationships critical to the organization including patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/providers and community.12.Encourages others by providing recognition and support. Technical Excellence1.Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential risks.2.Maintains state of art knowledge of area of specialty, healthcare trends and practice, and populations served.3.Maintains a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role.4.Meets and maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required.5.Completes hospital-required reviews, e.g. HIPAA, safety, health screening, care concerns, and others as assigned.6.Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.Job Class Specifics1.Understands and follows hospital fire and safety procedures; knows personal role in case of a fire.2.Understands and follows all departmental policies and procedures3.Communicates with managers and co-workers4.Assists with the restocking of supplies for the department.5.Performs limited maintenance of laboratory equipment.6.Rearranges workload if emergencies arise in the [Register to View]
responsible for assessing specimen acceptability according to Standard Operating [Register to View]
assist with specimen ordering, receipt into the laboratory and tracking.9.Demonstrates the process for accurate and complete patient registration into the computer system, with follow up phone call, if necessary, to physician offices to obtain necessary information.10.Answers pneumatic tube-system, processes samples and delivers to appropriate departments11.Correctly identifies and labels all specimen types. Understands and follows proper labeling placement on samples. Takes action to reconcile identification concerns.12.Places samples onto designated instruments for testing by the technicians and/or technologists13.Assists in preparation of specimens being sent to reference laboratories, i.e. pours off specimen into accurately labeled aliquot tubes, protects appropriate specimens from light, etc.14.Files specimens in tube storage through LIS as directed.15.Provides clerical support for laboratory.16.Assists in the phoning and faxing of test results.17.Scans/Archives documents as needed18.Provides accurate and complete instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.19.Accurately weighs and measures chemicals for specified specimen containers.20.Exhibits and demonstrates a thorough understanding of and performs all staining procedures within the Microbiology and Hematology Departments21.Does culture setup; plating specimens on appropriate media and incubates in required conditions22.Performs waived testing as directed.23.&nQualifications and StandardsEducation: High School diploma required; course work in medical technology, biotechnology, chemistry or biology preferred.Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Certifications/Licensure: None required.
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