Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Clinical Lab Assistant I - Evenings
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric careand your career. CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. A Brief Overview
Under the general supervision of the Lead and Supervisor: process laboratory specimens, data entry, and specimen transport as ordered by the respective physicians. Must exhibit the ability to work independently and provide customer service using CHOP ICARE values and Service Standards. What You Will Do
Central Lab Services - Specimen Processing Assess specimen requirements and specimen integrity Triage, accession, process, and deliver specimens following established procedures Store specimens according to laboratory-specific storage directives as needed Customer Service Face-to-face Guided by CHOP ICARE Values and Service Standards Interfacing with patients, laboratory staff, medical staff, medical courier, and vendors Provide a patient-centric collaborative experience Diffuse anger or frustration, aim to provide solutions Answer questions and provide support Phone Proper phone etiquette following established procedures Ensure a warm tone of voice Diffuse anger or frustration, aim to provide solutions Answer questions and provide support Call critical lab values to clinician Specimen handling Treat each specimen as a person Exhaust all options when problem-solving to avoid re-collection Equipment maintenance Maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, vortex, refrigerator, freezers) Limited messenger service as required Promptly delivers specimens or paperwork throughout the health care campus as required. Promptly activates and executes the pneumatic tube downtime procedures as required Is knowledgeable in the use of resources to identify transport temperatures for all specimens and ensure stability Scheduling Must be flexible in scheduling and cooperation in performing all assigned tasks Responsible for working rotating on-call, weekends, and holidays Performs other duties as assigned by the Phlebotomy and Central Lab Services leadership team Schedule
2:00 PM
10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, rotating weekends and holidays Education Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED Required Technical Diploma Phlebotomy Preferred Experience Qualifications
Scientific laboratory Preferred Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: basic biology, basic chemistry, English language, customer service, public safety and security Technology skills: electronic mail, Microsoft Office applications, typing, internet software, Microsoft Windows Other skills: active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking, complex problem solving, monitoring, time management, writing, active learning, coordination, judgment and decision making, service orientation, social perceptiveness. Abilities: oral expression, near vision, manual dexterity, perceptual speed, information ordering, problem sensitivity, oral comprehension, finger dexterity, written comprehension, arm-hand steadiness, deductive reasoning, selective attention, speech clarity, speech recognition, visual color discrimination, writing expression, number facility Licenses and Certifications
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - upon hire - Preferred or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - ASCP - The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - upon hire - Preferred Salary Range:
$20.55 - $25.69 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric careand your career. CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. A Brief Overview
Under the general supervision of the Lead and Supervisor: process laboratory specimens, data entry, and specimen transport as ordered by the respective physicians. Must exhibit the ability to work independently and provide customer service using CHOP ICARE values and Service Standards. What You Will Do
Central Lab Services - Specimen Processing Assess specimen requirements and specimen integrity Triage, accession, process, and deliver specimens following established procedures Store specimens according to laboratory-specific storage directives as needed Customer Service Face-to-face Guided by CHOP ICARE Values and Service Standards Interfacing with patients, laboratory staff, medical staff, medical courier, and vendors Provide a patient-centric collaborative experience Diffuse anger or frustration, aim to provide solutions Answer questions and provide support Phone Proper phone etiquette following established procedures Ensure a warm tone of voice Diffuse anger or frustration, aim to provide solutions Answer questions and provide support Call critical lab values to clinician Specimen handling Treat each specimen as a person Exhaust all options when problem-solving to avoid re-collection Equipment maintenance Maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, vortex, refrigerator, freezers) Limited messenger service as required Promptly delivers specimens or paperwork throughout the health care campus as required. Promptly activates and executes the pneumatic tube downtime procedures as required Is knowledgeable in the use of resources to identify transport temperatures for all specimens and ensure stability Scheduling Must be flexible in scheduling and cooperation in performing all assigned tasks Responsible for working rotating on-call, weekends, and holidays Performs other duties as assigned by the Phlebotomy and Central Lab Services leadership team Schedule
2:00 PM
10:30 PM, Monday through Friday, rotating weekends and holidays Education Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED Required Technical Diploma Phlebotomy Preferred Experience Qualifications
Scientific laboratory Preferred Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: basic biology, basic chemistry, English language, customer service, public safety and security Technology skills: electronic mail, Microsoft Office applications, typing, internet software, Microsoft Windows Other skills: active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking, complex problem solving, monitoring, time management, writing, active learning, coordination, judgment and decision making, service orientation, social perceptiveness. Abilities: oral expression, near vision, manual dexterity, perceptual speed, information ordering, problem sensitivity, oral comprehension, finger dexterity, written comprehension, arm-hand steadiness, deductive reasoning, selective attention, speech clarity, speech recognition, visual color discrimination, writing expression, number facility Licenses and Certifications
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - upon hire - Preferred or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - ASCP - The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - upon hire - Preferred Salary Range:
$20.55 - $25.69 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.