Clinical Lab Assistant I

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Culpeper, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. Responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, assist with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution, patient phlebotomy, pathology support, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Six months of health care setting experience or certified as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant; or certified as a phlebotomist; or student enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science program in a science related major; or a Clinical Laboratory Science program; or a Medical Laboratory Technician program.
• Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
• Ability to follow written protocols.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor Degree Preferred
• Preferred certification as a CLA, MOA, or ASCP

Responsibilities

• Data entry of client demographic information
• Processing test orders and order review
• Reconciling specimen/order problems
• Facilitating send out testing
• Ensuring proper patient registration
• Paper requisition filing
• Supply management support
• Answering phones
• Ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution
• Patient phlebotomy
• Pathology support
• Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing
• Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures
• Processes requisitions for testing
• Prepares and distributes reports
• Provides information and consultation to requestors
• Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers
• Participates in regular staff meetings
• Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills
• Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants
• Participates in improvement of methods and processes

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

What This Job Offers

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