Lab Assistant I
Tampa, Florida
Employer: Moffitt Cancer Center
Industry: MMH Clinical Pathology
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary
Position Highlights:
The Ideal Candidate:
Responsibilities:
Credentials and Qualifications:
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact one of the Human Resources receptionists by phone at 813-745-7899 or by email at HRReceptionists@moffitt.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary
Position Highlights:
- The Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for ensuring proper handling of all specimens received in the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories and preparation of these specimens for testing. Job duties include computer data entry and accessioning of orders and also specimen processing tasks,including centrifugation, aliquoting, slide preparation packaging, shipment of referral laboratory specimens and transport and delivery of specimens to the testing departments.
- The Laboratory Assistant I performs all duties under the supervision of a technologist, Lead Lab Assistant, Supervisor,or laboratory director.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Is dedicated to superior customer service and satisfaction.
- Has previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Works effectively and constructively to find mutually beneficial solutions for all concerned parties.
- Commits to the principle of continuous improvement in the workplace.
- Exhibits a problem solving attitude, constantly seeks ways to improve processes.
Responsibilities:
- Receive samples electronically in the LIS, while being conscious of duplicate orders, incorrect sample types, and sample requirements. Knowledgeable about panel components. Competent about test orderpriority, specimen rejection criteria, and shared sample procedure.
- Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of order entry and specimen accessioning functions, including a sound working knowledge of test codes and specimen requirements.
- Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed preventive maintenance procedures including: recording of temperatures, centrifuge rpm and timer checks, and eye wash station maintenance.
- Must follow all regulatory requirements in reference to lab safety procedures regarding use of personal protective equipment, universal precautions for sample handling and safety laboratory practices.
- Processes general specimens, that specimenintegrity is acceptable when distributed to lab testing sections.
Credentials and Qualifications:
- High school Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Ability to multi-task in a busy, disruptive environment.
- Must be a team player, adaptable to change at a moments notice.
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
- Must possess strong oral communications skills and sound reasoning capability based on common sense logic.
- Must demonstrate competent computer data entry skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact one of the Human Resources receptionists by phone at 813-745-7899 or by email at HRReceptionists@moffitt.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Created: 2024-09-10
Reference: 80023
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Tampa
ZIP: 33637
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