Pathology Associate 2, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Laboratory Services, Full Time, Nights, 11pm – 7am

Pathology Associate 2, Laboratory Services

Pathology Associate 2 assumes accountability for providing critical support services which contribute to laboratory outcomes that represent the philosophy of quality and excellence at the Pathology Services Department.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing logistics support in collection, transportation, storage, and/or distribution of laboratory materials in a timely manner.
• Assisting laboratory staff in performing clinical and/or non-clinical activities promptly and accurately.
• Demonstrating proficiency in the use of appropriate equipment.
• Maintaining and updating files, records and reports.
• Producing accurate outcomes and results according to age specific standard operating procedures.
• Completing work assignments within defined time limits.
• Completing routine tasks without direct supervision.
• Consulting with supervisor for additional assignments and following them to completion.
• Assisting in the preventive maintenance of equipment and/or assisting in the ordering and stocking of an appropriate inventory level of supplies.
• Assisting in the orientation of new employees or students. Learning new procedures and assignments within a mutually agreed upon time frame.
• Participating actively in the QA/QI programs of the department.
• Adapting to modifications of work assignments and, when requested, is willing to adjust personal schedule to complete work for the benefit of patient care.
• Assuming ownership of issues and following them to resolution.
• Offering innovative solutions to allow for efficient and effective delivery of laboratory service.
• Demonstrating a concern for cleanliness of self and work area and practicing infection control for the protection of patients, co-workers and self.
• Maintaining neat, legible and organized written work documents with appropriate dates and initials.
• Matching the patient identifying information on specimens with the work document without clerical/data entry error or omission.
• Demonstrating proficiency with laboratory information computer system functions related to job duties.
• Accessions laboratory specimens using LIS/manual entry according to protocol as needed.
• May perform phlebotomy activities as required by departmental policy and procedures manual.
• Performs other duties not covered above after appropriate notification and training.
• Lead worker assists in organizing and directing workflow.
• Communicates regularly with subordinates and supervisor.
• Provides initial non-technical resources in resolving routine problems.
• Demonstrates practical decision making skills.
• Demonstrates leadership traits such as empathy, creativity and fairness.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

High School diploma is required.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

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Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.