Medical Laboratory Assistant 1

Responsibilities

• Productivity: All pre-analytical specimen handling and facilitating workflow in and out of the laboratory is effectively done at all times.
• Non-complex laboratory testing is performed as needed.
• Assistance is provided in care and maintenance of laboratory work areas and equipment as requested.
• Appropriate PPE is worn during sample collection and processing to ensure safe work habits and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients and visitors 100% of the time.
• Quality & Compliance: Specimens are accepted and received into the Lab Information System using proper patient identification at all times.
• Specimen requirements for each test are utilized and specimen is evaluated for proper identification and integrity through visual checks and result evaluation at all times.
• Protocols for instrument maintenance, running controls and accepting, verifying and recording q.c. results are effectively utilized at all times.
• Problems and questions outside of own expertise are recognized and referred to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Other duties as assigned: Active participation in committees, department processes and special projects as assigned is provided as requested.
• Other duties as assigned are completed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Special Skills: Communication and Customer Service Skills; problem solving ability, initiative, good judgment.