Physician Office Laboratory Assistant

Full-time position, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

Pay

Pay range: $19.80 – $29.70 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assess urgency of tests and prioritize task order accordingly.
• Prepare specimens for testing; verify patient identification on samples and test requisitions; apply specimen-rejection rules and arrange recollection.
• Use and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments; document quality controls, perform minor troubleshooting, and keep work area clean.
• Prepare reagents required for test performance.
• Calculate, report, and record test results; analyze for critical values and report immediately.
• Oversee and participate in Quality Assessment activities and document problem recognition and resolution.
• Perform waived and moderate-complexity (e.g., complete blood counts) clinical laboratory procedures with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Collect laboratory samples by venipuncture and/or fingerstick; process and prepare samples for transport to reference laboratory.
• Review test results and immediately notify providers or nursing staff of any issues or concerns.
• Maintain familiarity with CLIA and OSHA regulations and comply with them.
• Perform and document quality-assessment activities; troubleshoot equipment as instructed and request on-site service when needed.
• Identify and document problems and take corrective action.
• Train others on proper performance of routine procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work in an environment with biohazardous (infectious) materials, chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
• Full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye–hand coordination.
• Frequent walking, sitting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.
• Visual acuity and normal color perception required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing.
• Clinical training in phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing, or radiology preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined-contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay (shift differential, on-call pay, etc.).
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual pay increases based on performance.