Clinical Lab Assistant II

Creative Testing Solutions • Dallas, TX

3d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs record-keeping duties, prepares routine specimens, and completes ancillary tasks in support of laboratory testing. The role includes unpacking and recording samples in accordance with regulations and guidelines and working with team members to support timely, quality test results.

The position carries out duties common to Clinical Laboratory Assistant levels I–IV, including maintaining accurate records, performing data entry, protecting confidentiality, preparing inventory, packing and shipping supplies or specimens, maintaining clean work areas and equipment, assisting with bio-waste, specimen, and micro-plate processing, and receiving and preparing samples. Level II duties additionally include unpacking and accessioning samples, identifying and reporting sample or documentation discrepancies, ordering laboratory supplies and reagents, handling and dispositioning samples, assisting with equipment maintenance, and communicating pertinent information to customers as directed.

This role is assigned Shift 3: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Travel is less than 5%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid in-state driver's license where applicable.
• Demonstrated competency in all Clinical Laboratory Assistant I and II tasks.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities and maintain confidentiality.
• Analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to think strategically and independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand, follow, and give precise written and verbal instructions, and perform activities safely.
• Ability to establish priorities and follow through on projects, with attention to detail and minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active team member.
• Ability to comprehend and apply clinical laboratory procedures and theory.

Nice To Haves

• Trainer Certification is preferred; it is required for CLA IVs in Plasma Services.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations, and bring compliance issues to management's attention.
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality in accordance with the absence policy.
• Provide quality customer service and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Perform data entry while protecting donor, patient, and employee confidentiality.
• Prepare and maintain inventory; order laboratory reagents and supplies.
• Pack and ship supplies and/or specimens.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and work areas and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Assist in processing bio-waste, specimens, and micro-plates.
• Receive and prepare samples as directed; unpack and accession samples from internal and external customers.
• Identify unacceptable or missing samples, labels, or paperwork; report discrepancies to the supervisor and assist with resolution.
• Perform sample receipt, accessioning, handling, and disposition.
• Communicate pertinent information to customers as directed.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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