Laboratory Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests.
• Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing.
• Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems.
• Centrifuges and decants specimens.
• Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting and distribution of reports.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies.
• Picks up specimens and laboratory requests, delivers specimens to laboratories for analysis and distributes reports.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Provides laboratory results in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a Senior High School or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• One year of experience in a laboratory environment performing related work as described in position.
• Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Department Preferences

Not specified.

How To Apply

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