Lab Support Assistant, Full-Time Evenings, 1230p-9pm

About the role

Enters patient test orders and demographic information into the computer system. Identifies and labels specimens according to protocol. Packages specimens safely for transport. Processes both routine and STAT specimens, according to protocol. Processes and aliquots specimens to meet service goals. Stores specimens in the appropriate location and maintains the integrity of the specimens at all times. Answers the telephone promptly and courteously. Maintains a clean and well-stocked work area.

Responsibilities

• Enters specimen demographics and test orders into the computer.
• Adds tests, when requested, to the appropriate specimen type.
• Identifies and labels specimens according to protocol.
• Packages specimens safely for transport.
• Appropriately handles specimens upon arrival at the laboratory.
• Processes both routine and STAT specimens, according to protocol.
• Processes and aliquots specimens to meet service goals.
• Stores specimens in the appropriate location and maintains the integrity of the specimens at all times.
• Retrieves specimens for add on.
• Identifies, labels and processes specimens for testing, while following all standard operating and safety procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience preferred.

Skills

• Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$20.90 – $28.13

Schedule

Evenings