Clinical Lab Assistant

Core Functions

• process and prepare patient samples as required, including specimen collection, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity
• general laboratory specimen processing
• referral laboratory processing
• perform waived and moderate complexity testing under direct supervision while meeting performance standards and knowledge level determined for the approved testing

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy
• Previous clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program
• Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy

Position Summary

This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director.