Clinical Lab Assistant II

Creative Testing Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs record-keeping duties, prepares routine specimens, and completes ancillary tasks that support laboratory testing. The role includes unpacking and recording samples in accordance with regulations and guidelines and working with team members to help ensure timely, quality test results. The position performs duties common to CLA levels I–IV, as well as additional responsibilities assigned to levels II–IV. These include sample receipt and accessioning, identifying and reporting sample or documentation discrepancies, ordering supplies and reagents, assisting with equipment maintenance, and communicating pertinent information to customers as directed. The job also requires compliance with internal procedures and external regulations, accurate documentation and data entry, confidentiality, inventory upkeep, shipping and handling supplies or specimens, and maintaining clean work areas. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Travel is less than 5%. Physical activities vary by shift duration and include sitting, standing, handling, finger dexterity, pinching, lifting and moving items up to 40 pounds, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, reaching, driving, and pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid in-state driver's license where applicable.
Demonstrated competency in all CLA 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 and 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, follow through on projects, pay close attention to detail, and work with 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 standard operating procedures and external regulations, and bring compliance issues to management's attention.
Maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with the absence policy.
Provide quality customer service and maintain donor, patient, and employee confidentiality.
Maintain accurate records and documentation and perform data entry.
Prepare and maintain inventory; pack and ship supplies and specimens.
Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
Assist with processing bio-waste, specimens, and micro-plates.
Receive and prepare samples as directed; unpack samples received from internal and external customers and accession samples for testing.
Identify unacceptable or missing samples, labels, or paperwork; report discrepancies to the supervisor and assist with resolution.
Order laboratory reagents and supplies and perform sample receipt, accessioning, handling, and disposition.
Assist with equipment maintenance and communicate pertinent information to customers as directed.
Perform all other duties assigned at management's discretion.