Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

Job Duties

• Daily monitoring of Expected List in LIS, to include reconciliation of all outstanding orders.
• Preanalytical specimen preparation and processing.
• Manage the Packing Lists for send out specimens.
• Works closely with Client Services at MUSC Charleston, Lab Corp and Mayo.
• Prepare specimens (label, centrifuge, package) for transport in proper specimen temperature state, following CAP guidelines.
• Provide daily/weekly feedback and follow up with outreach and insource clients pertaining to individual specimen questions or issues.
• Interface with inpatient nurses/providers as first contact to problem-solve and answer non-technical questions regarding laboratory specimens/orders.
• Reconcile patient test lists from Labcorp and Mayo laboratories with Epic reports prior to submitting invoices for payment.
• Maintain daily log sheets for temperature/humidity checks in all laboratory departments, to include all refrigerators, freezers and incubators.
• Maintain all eyewash and emergency shower logs.
• Inventory management for all laboratory departments. Duties include maintaining logs, ordering supplies, receiving supplies and reconciling orders with received supplies.
• Ensure proper documentation of receive/open dates to comply with CAP accreditation requirements.
• Backfill for accessioning room coverage when needed.
• Create an account and order requested tests for outreach patient specimens.
• Prepare patient blood smears/slides for staining and manual differential analysis.
• Aid with waived testing and POC duties as needed, following CAP accreditation requirements.
• Aid with daily/weekly miscellaneous projects as required.

Minimum Training And Education

• Education: High School Degree or Equivalent
• Work Experience: 0-6months

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)