Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1

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The UHealth Laboratories is currently seeking a full time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1 to work on site in Miami.The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An employee in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
• Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.
• Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
• Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
• Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.
• Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

No previous experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions

1. Case distribution to pathologists

• Responsible for checking QGenda on a daily basis and distributing cases to pathologists according to service subspecialty.
• Responsible for filling distribution log throughout the day as cases are distributed

2. Filing and Log Systems.

• Maintains accurate records of requisitions, accessioning logs, and transport logs.

3. Assists in the maintenance of operable systems by changing paper, labels and/or printer ribbons when necessary.

4. Specimen Pick-up, Delivery and Login:

• Responsible for the pickup, delivery and login of cases
• Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of specimens to the histology laboratory

- Picks up specimens from the OR and Sylvester.
- Delivers samples to the histology laboratory.
- Hands samples to Accessioning team in a timely manner.
- Records patient information in the receiving log.

5. Attends/Completes appropriate orientation and training courses to maintain competency and job skill set.


6. Participates in required educational programs, including safety, infection control, etc.

7. Follows unit specific safety and infection control standards.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff