Laboratory Assistant III

Principal Responsibilities

• PROCESSING - receive specimens, ensure all samples are present for testing requested, aliquot specimens when needed, sort or send out specimens for each department, process requests for add-on testing, handle Airborne and Federal Express mailings, and send out reportable test levels to State Public Health Department.
• AID WITH BONE MARROW - work quickly, confidently and not faint, collect supplies and reagents and paperwork, make smears, determine what tubes or media to be used for special testing, and assist physician as needed.
• URINE MICROSCOPY - use a microscope, identify crystals, cellular structures, and correlate biochemical results with microscopy.
• MICROBIOLOGY - set up cultures, maintain accurate identity, and organize work.
• BILLING - post patient charges into the billing program, perform invoice reviews, request credits when necessary, and assist inventory clerk and LIS Coordinator.
• ANSWER PHONES AND CONTACT PATIENTS - answer phones and contact patients or physician offices.
• COMPLY WITH POLICY - comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures, adhere to OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• EXCEL IN CUSTOMER SERVICE - provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED required and provide documentation.
• Previous phlebotomy and medical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and organize large volumes of work accurately.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Independent research ability and communication skills with other laboratories and clinic personnel.
• Handle heavy workloads, competing demands, and stress well.
• Stand 90% of the time for an 8 hour work day.
• Lift occasional light loads of 20 pounds.