What are the responsibilities and job description for the COVID-19 Lab Assistant (Full Time) position at Genesis Healthcare - Milford Center?
Genesis' commitment during this public crisis is to protect the health and safety of our patients/residents and our heroic employees. We have infection control and prevention experts on staff who provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection control practices. Throughout the pandemic, Genesis has met or exceeded every CDC and CMS standard. We've acquired and maintained a necessary supply of PPE, including N95 respirators and have multiple testing capabilities including Point-of-Care (POC) testing in every location according to CMS and local guidance.
Join the Genesis clinical team as a POC Testing Laboratory Assistant where you will manage processes and procedures related to POC testing, maintain the laboratory and testing equipment/supplies to ensure a safe laboratory environment, collect specimens for POC testing (where scope of practice, as well as state and federal regulations permit).
Position Highlights
- Work under the direction of the Medical Director and/or delegated licensed clinical nursing staff
- Manage laboratory inventory, including POC testing supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Maintain a log of tests performed at specific intervals for each patient/resident/staff and document POC testing results per Genesis process.
- Record laboratory room temperature, reporting room temperatures above or below identified parameters
- Ensure appropriate labeling, transportation and processing of laboratory specimens per Genesis process and manufacturer's instructions.
Why Genesis?
- We offer various career paths for our employees as well as on-going education and training to help them achieve their goals.
- Founded in 1985, Genesis remains a strong, financially stable company constantly reexamining strategies to ensure continued industry longevity.
- We are committed to YOU! We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.
- We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a family-like work environment with a culture of compassion.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
*High school diploma or equivalent is required. *Medical Assisting Certification and/or Lab Assistant Certification is strongly preferred. *Competency in basic lab skills and handling of lab specimens is required. *Basic computer skills and sufficient aptitude to comprehend software driven instrument testing and reporting is required. *Must successfully fit test and be able to wear a respirator (e.g. N95/KN95) *Travel may be required to assist additional nursing centers *To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.
Position Type: Full Time
Req ID: 405063
Center Name: Milford Center
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