Lab Assistant

Job TitleJob Overview:Pay Range: $12.96hr - $17.96hrRequirement/Must Have:High school diploma or equivalent.Medical assistant training is helpful.Math and science courses are preferred.Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.Ability to retain information once learned.Ability to interact with coworkers and customers with courtesy and respect.Ability to follow all PPE requirements and safety regulations.Ability to use laboratory computer systems and operate PCs.Responsibilities:Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist professional staff.Sort and receive specimens in the department.Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated equipment.Centrifuge specimens, print extra labels, and record data such as temperature charts.Manage specimen storage and retrieval.Prepare reagents and media in the department.Prepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists and aliquoting specimens.Check specimens for clots and fibrin, perform inoculation, and prepare slides.Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.Decontaminate work areas.Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.Maintain files for department records.Change gas cylinders.Dispose of biohazardous material.Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.Skills:Laboratory functions.Specimen processing.Instrument maintenance.Data recording.Reagent preparation.QA/QC.Biohazardous material disposal.PC operation.Qualification And Education:High school diploma or equivalent. Cynet Systems