CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT

Clinical Lab Assistant

Assists technical staff in the preparation, processing, handling and tracking of laboratory specimens. Competent in general laboratory support services such as computer system order entry, registration of patients, procurement and handling of specimens and orders. May work in clinical lab, cytology and microbiology.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate competency in appropriate computer system functions
• Responsible for receipt and pre-analytic examination of patient specimens
• Prepares and processes laboratory specimens appropriately to ensure specimen integrity through the pre-analytic phase and post-analytic phase.
• Plans and utilizes time effectively and efficiently to maintain optimal testing turnaround time
• Maintains operational readiness of work area to ensure continuity of operations
• Interacts with various health care professionals to obtain or exchange information to expedite laboratory services.
• Compliance with all established guidelines as documented in technical policies and procedures as related
• Actively begins breath alcohol training and urine drug screen training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

• Required Qualifications/Experience
• Preferred Qualifications/Experience
• License, Certification & Clearances
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• Equal Employment Opportunity
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