Laboratory Associate I

Job Code: LA1650
Full Time Day/Evening

The model is 4x10h shifts or 5x8h shifts with start times varying from 5a, 7a, 8:30a, and 11a.

ABOUT US

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

JOB SUMMARY

The Laboratory Associate performs moderate and high complexity testing under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager. This position performs routine laboratory testing, quality control testing, general and instrument maintenance, calling of critical and questionable results to appropriate providers, and resulting of test using laboratory information systems. Additionally, this role performs general troubleshooting of instrumentation, communicating technical information to appropriate persons.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Sciences, including 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences.

Experience:

1 year of laboratory testing experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

Possess thorough knowledge and understanding or principles and concepts of medical laboratory science. Possess good analytical skill. Skilled in laboratory techniques. Good working knowledge of laboratory analyzers. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with healthcare workers and patients. Must be able to work as a "team player" with other technologists, phlebotomists, medical staff, nursing staff, other hospital employees.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

N/A

Competencies:

• Patient Care: Shows a commitment to provide the highest level of patient care.
  • Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing.
  • Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures.
  • Processes requisitions for testing.
  • Prepares and distributes reports.
• Safety: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
  • Performs quality control testing to assure accuracy of patient testing.
  • Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Practices safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Performs all duties to satisfy regulations in preparation for inspections.
• Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
  • Provides information and consultation to requestors.
  • Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed.
  • Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
  • Participates in regular staff meetings.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.
  • Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills.
  • Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants.
  Participates in improvement of methods and processes.
  

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code:

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:

• On call responsibilities as directed:

• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:

• Yes

• Yes

• Yes