Lab Assistant

Responsibilities

• performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
• demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
• possesses good communication skills
• demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
• demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
• processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens
• processes specimens for reference laboratory
• stocks and orders routine supplies
• keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean
• processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures
• with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, ie monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. etc.
• Assist in Pathology with training and eval.
• Runs Qualifications

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred
• State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.92 to $21.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.