Clinical Laboratory Aide

Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Summary

Clinical Laboratory Aide Position Summary:



This position will perform a broad range of duties. It will include duties in the microbiology and/or Histology departments including culture setup and gram stain preparations, processing of Histology and Cytology samples, ordering and registration of specimens, and miscellaneous duties as assigned.



Why You Will Love Being a Clinical Laboratory Aide at MyMichigan Health:

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• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization.
  
  
• Benefits and immediate paid time off (PTO) available.
  
  
• Growth opportunity within the team including on-the-job training.
  
  
  
  
  
  Certain benefits may vary based on your employment status.
  
  
  
  A Day in the Life of a Clinical Laboratory Aide at MyMichigan Health:
  
  
  
  
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  • (50%)* Histology/Cytology: Orders testing in Co-Path, Preparation and processing of sample, Performs various staining and cover slipping, Assists Pathologist with grossing of samples.
    
    
  • (50%)* Uses computer to register and accession specimens, queries information and prints reports. Assists all laboratory department where needed. Cleans glassware for department use.
    
    
    
    
    
    Requirements We Are Looking For:
    
    
    
    
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    • High school diploma or GED required
      
      
    • Organization skills, manual dexterity, customer service skills, communication skills, teamwork skills, and computer skills are required.
      
      
      
      
      
      Other Duties and Responsibilities:
      
      
      
      
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      • Miscellaneous duties: answering telephones, communication and documentation of test results, department/Instrument maintenance duties, supply management, maintains department conditions, manages sample storage, and miscellaneous duties as needed for patient care and department quality.
        
        
      • Registers specimens following all the admitting department protocols.
        
        
        
        
        
        Orders tests in LIS/CoPath systems, processes samples accurately and efficiently to ensure specimen integrity and identity, distributes specimens to various departments for testing, trouble shoots labeling errors, etc.
        
        
        
        *NOTE: PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS MAY BE APPLICABLE WITH THIS POSITION.
        
        
        
        Refer to job description for a complete list of requirements.
        
        
        
        

Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Clinical Laboratory Aide, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan