Lab Assistant III

Job Overview

Pay Range: $22.76hr - $27.76hr

Requirement/Must Have

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
• Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
• Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities as required.
• Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
• Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
• Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
• Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
• Ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.

Qualification And Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in medical technology or vocational training preferred.