Lab Assistant I/II - Per Diem, Evenings
Core
Process patient specimens in a clinical laboratory environment to prepare them for testing.
Role type
Laboratory Assistant
Builds
Diagnostic test results for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Required skills
Specimen accessioning, specimen rejection, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, computer application navigation, inventory management, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance (DOT), phone inquiry management
Preferred skills
ASCP Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) certification, Bachelor or Associate degree in clinical science, biology or chemistry coursework
Technologies
Laboratory information systems (LIS), computer applications for billing and coding
Responsibilities
Assess and process patient specimens, handle infectious materials safely, verify physician orders, assign billing and location codes, prepare specimens via centrifugation and aliquoting, deliver specimens to testing areas, maintain equipment and supplies, troubleshoot preanalytical errors, manage phone inquiries regarding specimen collection and results
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior
