Laboratory Assistant

Department Job Description Summary

Position Responsibilities:

• Receives and determines acceptability of specimens correctly matching order with the specimen, using at least two identifiers.
• Notifies the supervisor or charge person of any mislabeled or missing specimens immediately.
• Recognizes specimen types that require special handling to enable correct processing by the technologist.
• Solves discrepancies at the time of discovery.
• Orders tests as needed during downtime per department protocol.
• Recognizes and cancels duplicate orders.
• Able to re-print tickets and label specimens with lab generated labels matching patient information using two identifiers.
• Prepares and labels specimen aliquots appropriately.
• Routes STAT testing to lab workstations in a timely manner.
• Maintains minimum inventory of supplies to ensure continuous workflow and sufficient supplies for the next day.
• Answers the telephone within 3 rings identifying self and department.
• Communicates any unusual occurrences or variations from routine operations to the supervisor or pathologist.
• Cleans and decontaminates workstation.
• Documents cleaning of centrifuges and other laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Receive supplies and restock inventory.
• Release patient from the morgue, verifying patient identity and documenting release in the log.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications: Not applicable
• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: Previous hospital or laboratory experience preferred

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retail retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!