Summa Western Reserve Hospital Barberton , OH 44203
Posted 3 weeks ago
Laboratory Assistant - Barberton Campus
Full-time / 2nd shift / 32 hours per week
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Performs a limited number of routine laboratory tests and initial sample preparation, collects specimens, distributes samples to work areas, and performs clerical functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education Required:
Experience and Training Required:
Six (6) months experience with exposure to clerical/detail oriented tasks.
Prior experience in healthcare preferred.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Must work in bio-hazardous areas where exposure to bacterial contamination may occur
Must maintain the confidentiality of test results
Must have near visual acuity and manual dexterity sufficient to operate microscopes and other equipment requiring fine adjustment
Must be able to communicate, verbally or in writing, test results to physicians and nursing units
Must be able to move with efficiency between lab sections and nursing units
Skill in use of computers or ability to acquire such skills to operate application packages used by department
Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy
Level of Physical Demands:
$17.55/hr - $21.06/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Western Reserve Hospital