Clinical Laboratory Associate

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all specimen collection and preservation requirements, media requirements and storage.
• Demonstrates proficiency in receiving specimens in the lab.
• Follows accreditation standards, regulatory agency requirements and institutional policies.
• Accurate and complete patient identification requirements, using at least three (3) unique patient identifiers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in recording and retrieving laboratory data.
• Timely distribution of samples.
• Proficiency in specimen tracking.
• Proficiency in reference lab specimen requirements, receiving and processing.
• Proficiency in loading and unloading of blood culture bottles and performing CLIA waived tests.
• Assists customers, including answering phones and responding to customer inquiries.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area.
• Assists with training and educating new employees and students.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

• Experience: Minimum required: Education in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological or equivalent years of experience and education. Preferred/Desired: Additional training and certification.
• Education: Minimum required: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• Special Skills: None specifically listed.
• Licensure: Not specified.