Clinical Lab Assistant
Mercy Medical Center Mary Catherine Bunting Center
Baltimore, MD
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Sign-On Bonus

Lab Assistant II

Summary Laboratory Assistant 2 (Day Shift) - Core Laboratory Full Time - Regular 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 40 hours/week Weekend and Holiday rotation required Mercy Medical Center, the only midsize hospital in the state of Maryland named a "Best Employer" by Forbes Magazine and recognized as one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare is hiring a Laboratory Assistant 2! Come join our family of dedicated medical professionals! Military veterans are also encouraged to apply! Working at Mercy is More than a Job: We are a Family & a Way of Life. Mercy's employee benefits: * Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays * Tuition reimbursement * 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and "Catch Up" provision * McAuley Awards - Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values * Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit * Employer paid short & long term disability benefits * Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans * Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection * Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program * Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more! Responsibilities The role mainly involves: * Supporting Core Lab operations by efficiently handling patient samples and reagents, actively managing and tracking patient samples, and add-on testing. * Overseeing supplies and inventory. * Performing analyzer maintenance, including quality control measures. * Conducting both waived and moderate complexity testing under the guidance of a medical technologist or medical laboratory technician. This multifaceted position plays a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of laboratory operations. Requirements EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE * Education and Work Experience: * Must possess a high school diploma or GED * 1 year of technical experience in the lab preferred * Training and experience as a Laboratory Assistant in an accredited computerized laboratory preferred. * Good communication skills, entry level computer knowledge and typing skills necessary. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS * License Requirements: * N/A * Certification Requirements: * N/A * Age Specific Care Provided For: * N/A * Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: * Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel * Microsoft Outlook * Epic (if applicable to position) * Performance Manager/NetLearning * Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. * Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. * Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. * Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. * Other Requirements: * Laboratory technique