Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 - Plantation

Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An incumbent in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.

Core Job Functions

1. Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
2. Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.
3. Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
4. Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
5. Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.
6. Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.
7. Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
8. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
9. Generates patient reports and forwards them to the proper departments/physicians.
10. Investigate and responds to all inquiries related to referral testing; Answers all inquiries made by the Reference Lab and resolves problems associated with improper or inadequate samples. Provides responses to all inquiries made by physicians or patient unit personnel related to specimen requirements.
11. Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock when it applies.
12. Reviews packing slips, verifies number of items received, documents, and provides copies to supervisor/designee.
13. Serves as a lead/Back-up when Supervisor is unavailable.
14. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Addendum

Department Specific Functions

• Leadership, Training, and Technical Resource
• Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Problem Resolution
• Laboratory Information Systems and Documentation
• Advanced Specimen Processing and Management
• Specialized Accessioning and Laboratory Operations
• Customer Service and Communication
• Specimen Receiving and Front Desk Operations
• Equipment and Operational Support

Department Specific Qualifications

• Education: A College Degree is preferred, or Experience of at least 4 years continuously
• Experience: A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
• Microsoft 360 features
• Know how to send emails and respond to them as well
• Phone Etiquette
• Know how to use Epic
• Know how to log Data
• Know how to read and record measurements
• Be able to utilize Sunquest, COPATH, Soft Bank, UCHART, SmarTerm and all Reference Lab portals
• Know the viability of samples
• Positive, Happy and Caring Attitudes

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff