Clinical Lab Assistant II - Laboratory - Full Time
Guthrie · Cortland, NY · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$17.86–$28.29/hrFull-time
About the role
The Clinical Lab Assistant II performs the duties of a Clinical Lab Assistant I and is trained to support one additional laboratory department.
Responsibilities
- Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, and other patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Affirms suitability and acceptability of patient specimens and prepares specimens for testing including printing labels, centrifugation, aliquoting, uncapping/capping specimen tubes, and preparing racks.
- Placed specimens in centrifuge and on automated track system (in applicable laboratories) and promptly delivers specimens to testing areas.
- Orders appropriate reference laboratory tests, prepares, and packages reference laboratory specimens, and investigates reference laboratory requirements for clients.
- Troubleshoots missing specimens and utilizes multiple laboratory software programs to store and retrieve specimens.
- Troubleshoots the automation system with the support of technical services.
- Performs daily quality assurance, disinfection, and departmental assigned duties.
- Records temperature, humidity, and other non-testing equipment maintenance (centrifuges, water bath, etc.).
- Maintains inventory storage environments as required for par levels and storage.
- Answers telephones and communicates with patients, nurses, providers, and health care professionals, providing a high-level customer service.
Requirements
- High school diploma is required.
- One to two years of college science courses is desired, and/or extensive experience in a clinical laboratory.
- Computer familiarity with keyboards and system navigation is required.
- Medical terminology and/or knowledge of basic anatomy is preferred.
Qualifications
- Licenses: Not applicable.
Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and/or basic anatomy.
- Computer skills with keyboards and system navigation.
- Ability to handle potentially infectious specimens.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve specimen-related issues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
The pay for this position ranges from $17.86-28.29 per hour.
Schedule
Not specified.