ECU Health Medical Center·Greenville, North Carolina
Responsible for receiving, processing, and preparing specimens for Microbiology and Reference Laboratory testing. Acts as a communication link between nursing staff and providers regarding test status and results.
The Medical Laboratory Assistant II (MLA II) is responsible for the receipt, processing, and preparation of specimens from hospital inpatients, outpatients, and outside account patients for Microbiology and Reference Laboratory testing. This role also serves as a key point of communication with nursing staff, providers, and other healthcare team members regarding specimen requirements, test status, and Microbiology test results. You will be required to: Receive and prepare specimens for testing. Answer telephone calls and communicate test results. Maintain laboratory workspace and equipment. Perform selected laboratory tests and enter results in LIS. Coordinate and follow LIS downtime procedures. Assist with inventory unpacking and storage of supplies. Perform clerical functions. Perform other duties as assigned. Project a professional appearance and communication at all times. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma, Equivalent, or higher Preferred: Typing, data entry and medical terminology One to two years of experience in a medical setting Other Information 20 hours per week Monday - Friday (12 pm - 8:30 pm) Required to work rotational weekends and holidays Great Benefits ECU Health About ECU Health Medical Center ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with a preference for experience in medical terminology and data entry. One to two years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.
Market context
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