Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory AssistantYour job is more than a job.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.General DutiesPerforms waived patient testingPerforms daily temperature checks, analyzer maintenance, calibrations, and quality control for waived tests performedNotifies appropriate testing staff when expected quality control values are not achieved or quality control ranges are exceededEnsure department supplies are appropriately stocked and availableSpecimen CollectionPerforms venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOPPerforms appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patientLabels aliquots using at least two patient identifiersTranscribes orders from outside providers as necessaryResponds to applicable code teams as neededAdherence to blood and body fluid universal special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policiesWorkload ManagementAdheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collectionMonitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collectionsMonitors expected list for pending lab testAnswers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skillsMust work weekends and holidays as assignedInventory ManagementEnsures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration datesNotifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcomingStocks supplies when deliveries are receivedStocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shiftSpecimen Handling and ReceiptEnsures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurateDelivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section.Quality Assurance Related DutiesCommunicates complaints or problems to department supervisorExperience QualificationsPrevious lab assistant experience preferred.High School Diploma or Equivalent.Licenses and CertificationsPreferred: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart AssociationKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAccurately complete, maintain patient documents and records.Understand and follow specific clinical protocol and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Reporting RelationshipsDoes this position formally supervise employees? NoFunctional DemandsMedium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.Physical DemandsSitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day)Sensory RequirementsNear Vision - Accurate 20/40Far Vision - Accurate 20/40Color Discrimination - YesDepth Perception - MinimalHearing - MinimalOccupational Exposure Risk PotentialBloodborne pathogens - Reasonably AnticipatedChemical - Reasonably AnticipatedAirborne communicable diseases - Reasonably AnticipatedExtreme temperatures - Not AnticipatedRadiation - Not AnticipatedUneven surfaces or elevations - Not AnticipatedExtreme noise levels - Not AnticipatedDust/particular matter - Not AnticipatedOther (List) - Not AnticipatedPopulation ServedNeonate/Infant up to 1 year: YesYouth (1yr to 15 yrs): YesAdult (16 and up): YesAddendum to Licenses and CertificationsFor University Medical Center:American Heart Association BLS-HCP is required if assigned to Client Services/phlebotomy.Addendum Issue Date: 10/27/2025Work Shift:Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.Our people make health happen. 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