Pathology Lab Assistant

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another. Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $17.07 - $25.60 Summary: The Pathology Laboratory Assistant utilizes technology to perform job duties, documentation, and communication. The Pathology Lab Assistant manages/processes body fluid specimens, requisitions, order entry, and sending out specimens.

The assistant accessions specimens, identifies tissue samples and accurately documents in EMR specimens received. This position recognizes and investigates problems and engages in courteous communication both in person and on the telephone. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.

Essential Job Functions: Handles tissues specimens and storage. Processes body fluid specimens and prepares specimen aliquots. Ability to stay organized, prioritize, initiate actions as needed with good judgement, problem solving skills and shift gears in a busy environment. Receives specimen and verifies accurate specimen and requisition labeling.

Manages patient and specimen encounters, order entry, accessioning, and send outs. Ability to work in team environment and independently. Prioritizes and organizes heavy workload situations. Ability to multitask without compromising accuracy and quality. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively, and courteously to support team members and patient care.

Recognizes problems, investigates, and takes corrective action, documents problem and and response, and notifies supervisor in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Education

• Preferred: Associates
• Related Field Work Experience:
• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. Physical Demands :
• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R8393 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)