Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 (UHealth Labs Transition)
Core Job Functions
- Identifies, handles, and accesses patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
- Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.
- Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
- Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
- Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.
- Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.
- Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
- Generates patient reports and forwards them to the proper departments/physicians.
- Investigates and responds to all inquiries related to referral testing; Answers all inquiries made by the Reference Lab and resolves problems associated with improper or inadequate samples.
- Provides responses to all inquiries made by physicians or patient unit personnel related to specimen requirements.
- Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock when it applies.
- Reviews packing slips, verifies number of items received, documents, and provides copies to supervisor/designee.
- Serves as a lead/Back-up when Supervisor is unavailable.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Core Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
- Minimum 4 Years Of Relevant Experience Required
- Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Pay
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Schedule
This is a Full time Employee Position.
Benefits
The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
About the Role
The UHealth Laboratories Department has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 to work full time in Miami, FL.
Skills
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Qualifications
A High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 4 Years Of Relevant Experience Required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Benefits
The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Pay
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Schedule
This is a Full time Employee Position.