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Posted: 07-Nov-24
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 2443190
At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!
LabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. This role works in a high volume, production based environment performing a vital component of clinical lab science.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm, rotating weekends.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare specimens for testing and analysis
- Receive and sort pathology specimens including tissues and body fluids
- Distribute slides to pathologists
- Scan and/or data entry of specimen and patient information into LIS
- Assist with frozen section and fine needle aspiration procedures\
- Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance
- Routine maintenance of processing and staining instrumentation
- Troubleshoot any specimen related issues, including making calls to clients
- File requisitions, specimen containers, tissue blocks and slides
- Replenish test bench supplies as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred
- Comfortability with handling biological specimens
- Ability to accurately identify specimens
- Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
- High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around times
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Must pass a standardized color blindness test
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
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