Lab Assistant - $19.50

Receives and processes samples

Receives and processes samples to determine suitability.

Prepares and maintains laboratory records

Prepares and maintains laboratory records and blood shipping forms.

Issues blood and blood components

Issues blood and blood components.

Inspects blood units

Inspects blood units returned from hospitals and determines suitability.

Maintains component inventory

• Recalls and inventory lookback
• Modifies blood components

Ongoing monitoring

Participates in the ongoing monitoring for each testing process to identify errors or potential problems leading to errors and takes effective and preventive corrective actions when indicated.

Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment

Maintains laboratory equipment, supplies and laboratory.

Computer utilization

Utilizes computer system to obtain necessary data.

Filing, answering phone calls, and assisting with order management

Filing, answering phone calls, and assisting with order management.

Rare blood supply inventory management

Manage rare blood supply inventory.

Essential Functions

• Reports to work during a disaster, public health emergency or other catastrophic event
• Organizes work for timely completion
• Follows complex oral and written instructions
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing
• Reads, writes and speaks English effectively
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships
• Uses basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Operates office equipment

Physical Requirements

• Periodically performs moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds)
• Potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Environmental Requirements

• Work environment is usually inside and/or outside
• Potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate