Laboratory Assistant

Summary: A Laboratory Assistant is responsible for supporting the department with all clerical and ancillary duties in maintaining all equipment to be ready for patient testing. This position works under the direction of the supervisor and follows standard laboratory procedures and policies and good laboratory practices.

Essential Functions: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily under direct supervision of a qualified supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Retrieve, locate, store, and sort samples according to test requirements.

· Perform clerical duties including printing worksheets, labels, and organizing and archiving documents.

· Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA, CAP, CLIA, and additional state regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.

· Performs laboratory tasks including centrifuging specimens, monitoring temperatures, decontamination of work surfaces, etc. in which the individual has been trained.

· Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.

· Clean laboratory equipment and maintain supplies.

· Assist Lab Management as needed.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills:

· Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology preferred.

· Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.

· Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

· Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.

· Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.

· Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.

· Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

· Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.

· Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.

· Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.

· Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

· Highschool graduate or higher preferred.

· Prior clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Work Environment:

· Environmentally controlled clinical laboratory environment.

· Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.

· Frequent exposure to bodily fluids.

· Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, hazardous and toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.

· Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as lab coat, gloves, and a face shield.

· Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, regulatory and accrediting agencies, and other members of the public.

Physical Demands:

· Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking.

· Occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping.

· Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.

· Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone.

· OSHA Category 1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16