Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Lab Assistant - Histology and Pathology Position Purpose: The Laboratory Assistant receives and distributes specimens to the appropriate laboratory section.
Processes and prepares specimens for testing and send out.
Produces reports for faxing or delivery as needed and communicates appropriate information to the health care team.
Ensure accurate registration and placement of test orders with all information required.
What you'll do: * Places patient orders accurately.
* Identifies each patient accurately by verifying date of birth, spelling of last and first name.
* Labels all specimens correctly.
* Accurately receives specimens sent/brought to the laboratory, processing them in the most appropriate manner for the department or shift assigned.
* Prepares all specimens for send out to Reference Laboratories.
* Prints all applicable computer reports and distributes to appropriate areas or offices.
* Reviews computer reports, resolves any problems and makes appropriate corrections.
* Cancels and charges in LIS and HIS at Supervisor / Manager direction.
* Answers telephone promptly (within 3 rings) and handles all calls with courtesy and efficiency.
Provides appropriate results and delivers accurate messages regarding specimen collection and processing.
* Maintains adequate supply levels for assigned areas.
* Maintains a safe environment following hospital policies This position will work at both St.
Ann's and Mount Carmel East.
8 hour day shift between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm; Monday - Friday.
Minimum Requirements * Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
* Licensure / Certification: N/A * Experience: Basic computer skills required.
Working knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.
Previous experience in health-related field preferred.
* Effective Communication Skills Position Highlights and Benefits: * Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
* Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
* Generous paid time off programs.
* Employee recognition programs.
* Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
* RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.
* Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply). * Employee Referral Rewards program.
* Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
You deserve to get paid every day!
* Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
Ministry/Facility Information: Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years.
Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region.
Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs.
If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team.
Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
* - Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.