Lab Assistant

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Upon specimen arrival, properly marks the location of testing for each ordered test on the accompanying requisition.
• Ensures that the correct specimen was collected for each test ordered, and that the tube types submitted are written in the left margin of the requisition.
• Ensures that the patient’s full name, date/time of collection, and phlebotomist’s P number are filled in on the requisition, and that the specimen bar codes (with appropriate letter prefix) are placed on all patient specimens.
• Responsible for informing a facility, and filling out appropriate paperwork, if a redraw is needed due to: PT & PTT that are QNS, missing or incorrectly spelled name on requisition or specimen, mislabeled accession number and/or name, specimen not received.
• Properly centrifuges all appropriate specimens for correct times to ensure adequate serum or plasma for required testing.
• Packaging of coolers for shipment of specimens to offsite laboratories – weight of cooler ranging from 20 – 40 lbs.
• Creating of air bills for flight shipment.
• Communication through company email to offsite laboratories regarding summary of flight information.
• Routes in-house specimens to correct lab benches for testing.
• Routes reference lab specimens, with a copy of the requisition, to the reference lab desk for inclusion into the TridentCare Sample Tracker.

SKILLS|EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and independently.
• Strong communication skills in writing, responding and speaking.
• Ability to problem solve and research alternatives.
• Knowledge of medical (laboratory) terminology helpful.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.