Laboratory Assistant
Core
Assesses, accessions, and processes patient specimens in preparation for testing in Laboratory Medicine sections.
Role type
Laboratory Assistant (pre-analytical)
Builds
Patient test results via specimen processing and logistics
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen accessioning, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, inventory management, computer application navigation, regulatory compliance, phone inquiry management
Preferred skills
ASCP 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
Safely handle infectious blood, body fluids, and tissues; verify physician orders and match order/specimen information; prepare specimens for testing; troubleshoot pre-analytical errors; maintain equipment and supplies; manage phone inquiries regarding specimen collection and results.