Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Part-time)

Schedule

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, and some Saturdays from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing: checks labeling, logs samples, processes specimens; ensures acceptable specimen integrity; maintains accurate records of specimen information and ensures proper storage; keeps work surfaces clean and orderly.
• Procedures: capable of comprehending and following laboratory procedures for specimen handling, test analysis, analyzer maintenance, and results reporting.
• Equipment Maintenance: verifies equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and performs basic troubleshooting; capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of results.
• Quality Control: contributes to a safe and secure environment by following established SOPs; assists in maintaining and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results; participates in proficiency testing.
• Patient Testing: runs waived and moderately complex laboratory assays in chemistry, hematology, serology, immunohematology/blood bank, and molecular areas; serves as a technical resource by answering questions from medical staff; troubleshoots sample and order errors adequately; identifies and communicates critical patient results by alerting supervisory personnel, the physician, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, or nurse; HIPAA compliance is mandatory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current US citizen or permanent US resident.
• Physical requirements: ability to bend down or lift 25 lb objects occasionally; ability to stand for extended periods of time; required to put away supplies and materials as needed; wear Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., scrubs, lab coat, gloves).