Laboratory Assistant

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant is required to perform the following laboratory services:

1. Performs blood collection using the appropriate collection method and techniques.
2. Performs and reports accurate laboratory patient and quality control testing.
3. Verifies proper patient identification and maintains patient confidentiality.
4. Reports and documents critical laboratory values according to policy.
5. Perform drug screen and breath alcohol collections as needed.
6. Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents.
7. Performs laboratory equipment trouble-shooting and maintenance.
8. Monitors equipment performance and makes repairs or initiates service requests.
9. Investigates documents and resolves routine problems or complaints.
10. Maintains competency.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned by the section supervisor or department director.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technologist program (non-certified) OR Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field
• Experience in clinical lab setting preferred.

Company Information:

Augusta Health is a mission-driven independent nonprofit community health system located in Fishersville, Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity:

Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

Qualifications:

Skills Preferred Required Years of Experience Expert Education Required High School or better.