Lab Assistant - 1st shift

Integrated Resources, Inc

Tucker, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Laboratory, Computer Systems, Computer Workstations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Fibrinolysis, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, Mathematics, Medical Assistance, Medical Waste, Microsoft Word, Printing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Testing
LOCATION
Tucker, GA
POSTED
14 days ago
Job Title: Lab Assistant
Job Duration: 3 months (Temp to Hire/ Possible extension)  
Job Location: Tucker, GA
Shift: Mon-Fri 11am-7:30pm

Description:
  • Perform the daily activities as described below. Basic Purpose:
  • Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
  • Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
  • Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage and retrieval.
  • Preparing reagents and or media in the department.
  • Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation)
  • Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
  • Resolves pending lists.
  • Finds missing samples.
  • Decontaminates work areas.
  • Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
  • Maintains files for department records.
  • Changes gas cylinders.
  • Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
  • Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
  • Disposes of biohazardous material.
  • Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.
 
Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Medical assistant training helpful.
  • Math and science courses preferred.
 
Work Experience: None required
 
Special Requirements:
  • Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
  • Must be able to retain information once learned.
  • Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
  • Key Word Search: laboratory, medical

About the Company

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Integrated Resources, Inc