Lab - Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a dedicated team in a clinical setting where your skills as a Laboratory Assistant will support accurate testing and specimen management. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to essential laboratory operations while developing your knowledge in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are detail-oriented and eager to grow in the medical laboratory field, this position provides a rewarding pathway to advance your career.

Responsibilities

Sort and receive specimens for laboratory testing

Perform routine instrument maintenance on laboratory equipment

Conduct tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing labels, and recording temperature data

Store and retrieve specimens accurately for testing purposes

Prepare reagents and media in the laboratory

Prepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting, and slide preparation

Perform quality assurance and quality control duties as assigned

Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples

Decontaminate work areas and perform weekly radioactive wipe tests

Change gas cylinders and maintain departmental records

Follow all PPE requirements and safety regulations

Operate laboratory computer systems and dispose of biohazardous materials properly

Complete training and competency checklists to ensure compliance and proficiency

Required Skills

Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a laboratory environment

Strong attention to detail for specimen handling and data recording

Basic computer skills for operating laboratory software and PCs

Good communication skills for interacting with team members and internal/external customers

Additional Skills & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required

Medical assistant training is helpful but not required

Math and science coursework is preferred

No prior work experience required; training will be provided

Schedule flexibility to handle multiple tasks efficiently

Ensure your attention to detail and commitment to safety are matched by your enthusiasm for supporting vital laboratory functions. This position is an ideal fit for individuals looking to build a career in healthcare laboratory services.

About Us: All Medical Personnel streamlines hiring to get you back to the work you love. Established in 1990, our staffing business lines place locum tenens, travel nursing, allied health, and clinical laboratory professionals from coast-to-coast. We believe in focusing and uplifting the hiring process, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges you face. We are here to ensure each experience with us is simplified, elevated, and impactful, for you and your patient.

Please reference Job number: 301318