Laboratory Assistant II

About the Department

Department CC017000 Laboratory Administration

Position Summary

Accurate processing of laboratory specimens.

Responsibilities

• Receives and determines acceptability of specimens correctly matching order with the specimen, using at least two identifiers.
• Resolves discrepancies with orders at the time of discovery.
• Recognizes specimen types that require special handling to enable correct processing by the technologist or the reference lab performing the test.
• Prepare and label specimen aliquots appropriately placing on transport list as needed.
• Receive results of testing by reference labs, routing reports appropriately.
• Monitors tests sent to reference labs to ensure turnaround times are met.
• Notify LIS when a new test is ordered that is not on the current test menu so patient accounts can be billed.
• Washes glassware per protocol testing for detergent removal.
• Prepare reagents and assist the technologist as assigned.
• May receive blood shipments, reagent shipments, rotate inventory, reconcile shipping invoices.
• Files documents, specimens, slides and blocks as assigned.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with laboratory experience or enrolled in a degree program in life sciences.
• Previous hospital or laboratory experience.

Benefits

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