Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Processing

SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our Specimen Processing team. This full-time role will primarily work mid-shift (start times fall between 9 and 10 AM), with occasional 7 AM start times. Includes every other weekend (weekend shift primarily 7 AM start time). Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner RESPONSIBILITIES: Specimen Processing - Assists in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders - Performs patient check-in while maintaining excellent customer service - Manages client test results according to established procedures - Assists with training of new staff and students - Utilizes the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), Client software (Atlas), and the email system to efficiently complete daily tasks - Utilizes the laboratory information system (LIS) to monitor the appropriate test pending logs and communicate to the technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed - Performs all specimen processing functions to receive and process specimens according to laboratory protocol, including, but not limited to: - specimen labeling using proper patient identification techniques - preparing specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories - process client ordering via Altas or paper document - Performs urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork - Operates laboratory equipment for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform - Other duties as assigned for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED -OR- - An approved equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications: - Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association -OR- - Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses -OR- - Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: - Customer Service skills