Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.

SJMHS is part of Trinity Health a national Catholic health system with an enduring legacy and a steadfast mission to be a transforming and healing presence within the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Determines in consultation with Med Tech acceptability of specimen (condition, timing and container type, etc.)
• Performs registration and order entry into EPIC
• Positively ID specimens against requisitions and labels specimens with accession number.
• Completes specimen handling and processing including centrifuging all tubes and aliquotting
• Processes Microbiology, body fluid, and CSF specimens including detection of discrepancies or missing sources consulting with nursing station or physician as needed.
• Documents and follows up on problems
• Follows test cancellation policy including when to complete EPRS and when to perform CTS (test cancellation).
• Knows when and where to look for specimens and how and when to add tests to previously collected specimens.
• Retrieves results from laboratory computer and reports via telephone when appropriate.
• Maintains minimum supply levels.
• Is familiar with reference materials and on line manuals
• Maintains cleanliness of workstation and of section.
• Provides input on policies and procedures.
• Contacts courier, cab, messenger and phlebotomy team for timely specimen transport or collection. Completes MCE.
• Assists in training new employees and students
• Troubleshoots label and paper printers.
• Meets hospital/laboratory educational requirements.
• Performs and documents routine quality control of equipment (centrifuge, refrigerator temperatures). (Duty not required at Livingston & CCH)
• Distributes samples to appropriate testing area
• Aliquots and pHs 24 hour urine specimens. (Duty not required at Livingston, Brighton & CCH

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Discusses patient and hospital only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

One year of post-high school education in a related field and one year of clinical laboratory experience OR high school diploma or equivalent and two years of laboratory experience which includes specimen processing, computer data entry and phlebotomy.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to read physician orders and verify patient identification, to write in order to maintain logs and records, and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients when allaying fears and eliciting cooperation, and with physicians, nursing and various laboratory personnel when gathering and exchanging patient related or other information. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing job responsibilities. Ability to work and stand for approximately 60%of work time while working in specimen processing. Organizational ability necessary to handle a large volume of samples with appropriate prioritization of work to ensure that results are provided in a timely manner according to the priority status of requests.

For more information regarding career opportunities with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System please visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers.

Successful candidate will be subject to mandatory vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available exemption.

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American's with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper's Act, or SJMHS's Return to Work Program.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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