FT Evenings Lab Assistant

Shift:                      Evening shifts (2:00pm-10:30pm) and mid shifts (9:00am-5:30pm) through the week

Status:                   Full-time, 8 days per pay period

Weekends:           Yes/ Rotation; Mid shift (9:00am-5:30pm)

Holidays:               Yes/ Rotation; Mid shift (9:00am-5:30pm)

We currently have an opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant in our Laboratory. This position reports to the Laboratory Director.

Qualifications/Experience:

• High school graduate
• Previous Laboratory experience preferred

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Lab Tech Assistant prepares specimens for analysis by accessioning orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems, verifying specimen acceptability. Performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures, not requiring Medical Technologist interpretation, in accordance with established laboratory policy in an accurate, safe, and timely manner. 

Responsibilities:

· Performs waived and limited moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA.

· Performs and reports testing and quality control procedures according to established protocols; evaluates specimen acceptability and implements corrective action within scope of training.

· Provides support functions to technologists including the loading and maintaining of analyzers, making up of reagents, and maintenance and function checks.

· Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions and keeps appropriate person(s) informed of problems, issues, and resolutions as needed.

· Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks.

· Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Follows established guidelines for centrifugation and aliquoting of samples.

· Uses computer programs to track specimen transport and minimizes lost specimens.

· Provides laboratory customer service to include request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiry, etc.

· Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies

· Culture setup of microbiology samples

· Phlebotomist duties as needed.

Skill/Ability:

• Demonstrates effective problem solving skills in role.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Positive service oriented interpersonal, written, and verbal skills are required.
• Willingness to learn other departmental related functions.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.