Clinic Lab Assistant

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

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About The Position

The Clinic Lab Assistant collects blood samples from patients ranging from infants to geriatric patients using venous and capillary techniques. The role uses the Laboratory Information System to activate and order provider requests and enter laboratory results. The assistant educates patients on proper urine, stool, and sputum specimen collection; reviews provider orders for accuracy and occasionally contacts providers’ offices to obtain orders.

The position processes specimens according to requirements, including centrifuging, separating, and storing them at appropriate temperatures to preserve sample integrity and testing acceptability. It prepares specimens for reference laboratories, completes transfer paperwork, and ensures STAT specimens are processed and transported promptly, including arranging a STAT courier when needed.

Under the guidance and supervision of a medical laboratory technician (MLT) or medical technologist (MT), the assistant performs waived and moderately complex CLIA testing in hematology, urinalysis, and serology. The role also maintains accurate records for temperature monitoring, quality control, and daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance.

Requirements

• High school education plus additional coursework of up to one year.
• Less than one year of experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred training in medical assisting, certified phlebotomy, or other healthcare studies.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples using venous and capillary techniques from patients ranging from infants to geriatric patients.
• Use the Laboratory Information System to activate and order provider requests and enter laboratory test results.
• Educate patients on proper collection of urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
• Review provider orders for accuracy and contact providers’ offices when orders need to be obtained.
• Process specimens according to requirements, including centrifuging, separating, and storing them at appropriate temperatures.
• Prepare specimens for transfer to reference laboratories and complete required paperwork.
• Ensure STAT specimens are processed and transported promptly, including arranging a STAT courier and completing transfer paperwork.
• Perform waived and moderately complex CLIA testing in hematology, urinalysis, and serology under the guidance and supervision of an MLT or MT.
• Maintain accurate temperature-monitoring, quality-control, and daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED