POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant collects and processes specimens to help the laboratory produce accurate results. Assistants prepare specimens and carry out basic laboratory support procedures.
Laboratory support procedures include:
• Environmental monitoring • Mixing chemical solutions • Ordering and storing supplies
Laboratory assistants also have clerical tasks such as:
• Greeting patients • Informing them of procedures • Supporting inquiry by clinical medical staff • Answering phones and emails • Maintaining records
RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow patient identification and patient safety procedures to ensure an environment that is free of medical error.
Collects laboratory specimens, blood, urine cultures, and miscellaneous samples according to laboratory procedures.
Processing laboratory specimens to prepare for analysis according to department procedures.
Evaluate specimen integrity and initiate technical evaluation when integrity is in question, including clotted specimens, hemolysis, lipemia, icterus, specimen labeling, and specimen integrity.
Perform specimen rejection, follow-up, and initiate documentation and recollection.
Package and transport laboratory specimens to testing departments or reference laboratories, sending out types according to organizational policies.
Perform laboratory support roles, including environmental monitoring, equipment maintenance, safety checks, biohazard cleaning, and inventory management.
Complete and evaluate all quality documentation without omission and refer situations that fall out of acceptable range.
Establish and maintain positive customer relations by being friendly, courteous, helpful, neat, and clean to present a professional image.
Complete and submit all administrative forms, such as daily route reports, supply requisitions, and accident reports.
Participate in the quality of the laboratory through evaluation of practices, reporting of quality events, and suggesting areas for improvement.
Demonstrate the initiative to perform additional tasks.
Maintain competency associated with laboratory specimen storage and transport.
Effectively read and follow written instructions.
Utilize a computer for laboratory support functions and know basic Microsoft Office.
Work with a team to achieve department goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATION
High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
Previous experience in a laboratory or medical facility preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to climb stairs, lift 35lbs, sit or stand for long periods, and walk.
Bend, down.
Visual and auditory acuity and good eye-hand coordination.
DIRECT REPORTING
Reports to the Laboratory Supervisor for the applicable department.
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
Please note that Advantia Health is dedicated to providing unparalleled healthcare to our customers by employing the most highly-qualified individuals. If you are selected for further consideration, you will be subject to a background investigation.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccination is a required condition of employment.
Advantia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to global diversity. It is a place where good people want to work and customers want to continue to engage.