Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem
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
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen accessioning, specimen preparation (centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling), regulatory compliance, computer application navigation, inventory management, equipment maintenance, phone inquiry handling
Preferred skills
ASCP MLA certification, Associate or Bachelor degree in clinical science, biology or chemistry coursework
Technologies
Laboratory information systems, computer applications for billing and coding
Responsibilities
Assess and access patient specimens, reject unacceptable specimens, match order information with specimen data, assign billing and location codes, deliver prepared specimens to testing areas, maintain quality control logs and disinfection procedures, troubleshoot preanalytical errors, manage specimen inventory and supplies
Seniority
Entry-level, less than 1 year of experience