Medical Laboratory Assistant I

Medical Lab Assistant IThe Medical Lab Assistant I will function to provide administrative and technical support to phlebotomist, lab technicians, and management staff in the lab. Reports to Supervisor, Medical Laboratory.Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:Function as an assistant to laboratory staff in actions assignedHandle specimens that include blood, urine, bodily fluids, tissues, stool, and other material for biological and chemical analysisPerform minor CLIA waived laboratory testing that does not require licensure or certification (ie., pregnancy testing, MONO, and certain other rapid testing)Follow up on orders from clinics and vendorsAll other duties as assignedEducation and Experience:High School Diploma or GEDRequired Licensures/Certifications/Registrations:N/ASkills and Abilities:Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluentlyInteraction with Other Departments and Other Relationships:This position has much interaction with nursing staff and most hospital departmentsPhysical Capabilities:The work for a Laboratory Assistant may demand continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, sitting, reaching, bending and kneeling. The Laboratory Assistant may also be required to carry items up to 50 pounds. Near visual and color acuity is required. The hours of duty may be irregular to accommodate departmental requirementsEnvironmental/Working Conditions:This position is subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures and minimal exposure to cleaning, staining, and testing chemicalsUMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.