Lab Assistant, 0 FTE

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Position Highlights:

• Great opportunity an individual to assist in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Be Remarkable!

• We are part of Trinity Health the nation's second-largest Catholic Health System.

• We provide compassionate care, award-winning expertise, and the latest technology

What you will do:

• The Microbiology Assistant is inoculating specimen onto culture media, which grows bacteria and/or fungus for technical analysis. The Microbiology Assistant does data entry into the LIS for each of the specimens received. The staff also fields call from nursing units, doctor offices, and physicians in regard to Microbiology.

• Minimum Position has exposure to infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, fumes and sharps. The position requires some walking, standing, bending, pushing and occasional lifting of objects weighing from 20 to 40 pounds. Concentration is required when processing specimens and data entry into the LIS system. Must be able to handle daily interruptions during processing.

What you will need:

• Education minimum High School diploma or equivalent is required. A College level biology or microbiology courses required. Preferred bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology or a related science.

• Preferred Inoculation experience in educational or medical lab

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran