Laboratory Assistant - Histology

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Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

At Mount Carmel, we work to continuously inspire one another. Here, all are welcome. It is this culture of humility and compassion that sets Mount Carmel apart. We see the big picture and do the right thing. That means a dedication to the well-being our both our colleagues and the patients they serve.

Our Laboratory Assistant colleagues support our mission in a variety of ways. Their compassion and commitment to collaborative excellence positively impacts our patients and the communities we serve. This is what truly sets Mount Carmel apart. In return, Mount Carmel provides excellent learning and growth opportunities, excellent benefits and opportunities to succeed.

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; 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.

Responsibilities

* Customer Service - Establishes, maintains, and improves strong positive relationships with the medical staff, the public, other Mount Carmel Health departments and own department staff.
* Works actively to instill and maintain cost prevention and cost containment. Assesses the acceptability of the specimens sent/brought to the laboratory.
* Performs contract management and LIS registrations. Maintains all required documentation. Places patient orders accurately.

Requirements/Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Basic computer skills required. Working knowledge of medical terminology is

desirable. Previous experience in health related field preferred.

Discovering opportunities, support and excellence - all while making a real difference in patients' lives - begins at Mount Carmel. Find a new beginning and advance your career with us.

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.

Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.