Lab Assistant - 1st shift

Responsibilities

• Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Performs laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data, specimen storage and retrieval.
• Prepares reagents and/or media in the department.
• Prepares specimens at workstations for testing (including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation).
• Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Solves pending lists.
• Finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintains files for department records.
• Changes gas cylinders.
• Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Disposes of biohazardous material.
• Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.

Education/Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant training helpful.
• Math and science courses preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans).
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity).
• 401(k)-retirement savings.
• Life & disability insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Legal support.
• Auto, home insurance, pet insurance.
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pay

$17.20/hr *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.