Lab Assistant I

About the role

The Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for support and customer service of the clinical laboratory department, processing specimens and performing waived or moderate testing if indicated by Clinical Laboratory manager or director. This includes pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties as described in the following section for this facility. The Laboratory Assistant I is responsible and accountable for receiving, processing, labeling, distributing specimens, and testing specimens (if indicated). Responsible for communicating with nursing and laboratory staff if there is a problem with a specimen. The position requires a thorough understanding of laboratory specimens and the HIS/LIS computer systems. Lab Assistants will be required to perform clerical duties as the job necessitates. Established protocols and procedures of this facility must be followed to ensure quality patient results. Laboratory Assistant I is a position under the supervision of Technical Staff and will report to an assigned Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, and distribute specimens
• Perform waived or moderate testing as directed by Clinical Laboratory manager or director
• Communicate with nursing and laboratory staff regarding specimen issues
• Maintain thorough understanding of laboratory specimens and HIS/LIS computer systems
• Perform clerical duties as needed
• Follow established protocols and procedures to ensure quality patient results
• Assist in unpacking and putting away inventory items
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomy experience (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• Proficiency with computer functions and paperwork processing
• Professional telephone etiquette and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving ability when multiple complex variables exist
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work assigned shifts
• Comfort working with human specimens (body fluids, urines, etc.)

Schedule

Department: Laboratory | Shift: PRN | Working Hours: 0800–1630

This job will be authorized 0.01 hours bi-weekly.