COVID-19 Lab Assistant
Memory Support of Heritage Hall Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | $16 – $18 an hour |
|---|---|
| Location | Agawam, MA 01001 |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
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.
Benefits *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off *Variable compensation plans *Inclusive workplace with DEI committee *Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.
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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: Part Time
Requisition Number: 435494
Pay Target: $16.00 – $18.00
High School Degree Required
Company description:
At Genesis, our growing and diverse team of employees change the lives of our guests and residents each day. Keeping them vital, active and independent serves as daily inspiration as to why they chose Genesis in the first place – to change lives, including their own. Getting people back to a healthier state is our promise and what motivates us. Every day is life changing. Genesis takes the safety of our patients, residents and our employees seriously. We are now requiring universal COVID-19 vaccination for all employees, care partners and onsite vendors. As a leader in the healthcare industry, we believe it is our responsibility to provide the safest and most effective course of action to ensure the welfare of our patients, residents, employees, families and the communities we serve. And, we stand with the growing number of experts, institutions, and companies that support the requirement for universal COVID-19 vaccination. #GenesisHealthCare #GenesisCareers
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