Laboratory Assistant

Job TitlePay Range: $13.00hr - $18.00hrRequirement/Must HaveHigh school diploma or equivalent.Medical assistant training is helpful.Math and science courses are preferred.Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.Ability to retain information once learned.Ability to interact with coworkers, internal, and external customers with courtesy and respect.ResponsibilitiesSort and receive specimens in the department.Perform routine instrument maintenance on designated equipment.Perform laboratory tasks including centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, and recording data such as temperature charts.Manage specimen storage and retrieval.Prepare reagents and media in the department.Prepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists and aliquoting specimens into sample cups.Check specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.Resolve pending lists and locate missing samples.Decontaminate work areas.Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.Maintain files for department records.Change gas cylinders.Follow all PPE requirements and safety regulations.Use laboratory computer systems and operate PCs.Dispose of biohazardous material.Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.SkillsLaboratory.Medical.Specimen Processing.Instrument Maintenance.Data Recording.QA/QC.Safety Compliance (PPE).Qualification And EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.