Clinical Lab Asst I - Lab CPU - Part Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Binghamton, NY

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About The Position

The Clinical Lab Assistant I performs pre-analytical specimen receipt, processing, identification verification, and storage. The role operates centrifuges and pneumatic tube systems, uses office equipment, and enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system. The assistant ensures correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolves pre-analytical specimen-related issues. Phlebotomy or other specimen collection may be required.

This is a part-time position of 25 hours per week, working 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. The pay range is $17.50–$26.95 per hour.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Computer familiarity, including keyboard use and system navigation.
• One to two years of college science courses is desired and/or extensive experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Medical terminology and/or knowledge of basic anatomy is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of college science courses.
• Extensive experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Medical terminology and/or knowledge of basic anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle potentially infectious blood, body fluids, and other patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assess specimen suitability and acceptability and prepare specimens for testing, including printing labels, centrifugation, aliquoting, uncapping and capping tubes, and preparing racks.
• Place specimens in centrifuges and, where applicable, on automated track systems, and promptly deliver specimens to testing areas.
• Troubleshoot missing specimens and use laboratory software programs to store and retrieve specimens.
• Troubleshoot the automation system with support from technical services.
• Perform daily quality assurance, disinfection, and assigned departmental duties.
• Record temperature, humidity, and other non-testing equipment maintenance information.
• Monitor inventory storage environments for required par levels and storage conditions.
• Answer telephones and communicate with patients, nurses, providers, and other health care professionals while providing high-level customer service.
• Learn and perform phlebotomy or other specimen collection if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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