CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT CASUAL

Clinical Lab Assistant Casual

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 include demonstrating competency in appropriate computer system functions, assuring accuracy of patient specimen identification, data entry, and transcription of information. Responsible for receipt and pre-analytic examination of patient specimens, verifies the correct identification of patient specimens and laboratory orders, accessions patient specimens and orders accurately and completely to ensure successful and timely progression of testing.

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.

Complies with all established guidelines as documented in technical policies and procedures as related, but not limited to: quality control, quality assurance, record retention, requisitions and orders, billing, biohazard waste management, safety, specimen packaging and shipping.

Actively begins breath alcohol training and urine drug screen training. Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications/experience include a high school diploma, GED or higher level of education, strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice. Preferred qualifications/experience include experience as a lab assistant, experience in laboratory specimen procurement and receiving position or enrolled in an appropriate clinical laboratory program, experience in a specimen receiving position, experience as phlebotomist, experience handling patient specimens, college/technical school experience with laboratory specimens, core course completion in a biological science, or related field, experience in healthcare setting.

Position type/expected hours of work include being scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.) and travel may be expected locally between system locations.