Clinical Lab Assistant II

Creative Testing Solutions•Bedford, TX

About The Position

Under direct supervision, a Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs record keeping, prepares routine specimens, and performs ancillary tasks to support testing. The role unpacks and records samples shipped in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines and works with team members to support timely, quality test results. The position performs duties shared across Clinical Laboratory Assistant levels, including maintaining compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations; providing customer service; keeping accurate records and entering data; maintaining confidentiality; preparing inventory; packing and shipping supplies or specimens; maintaining clean equipment and work areas; assisting with bio-waste, specimen, and micro-plate processing; and receiving and preparing samples. At Level II, the role also unpacks samples from internal and external customers, accessions samples for testing, identifies and reports unacceptable or missing samples, labels, or paperwork, assists in resolving discrepancies, orders laboratory reagents and supplies, handles sample receipt and disposition, assists with equipment maintenance, and communicates pertinent information to customers as directed. The scheduled shift is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 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 all assigned duties and responsibilities.
Ability to 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.
Maintain accurate records and documentation, perform data entry, and protect donor, patient, and employee confidentiality.
Prepare and maintain inventory.
Pack and ship supplies and/or specimens.
Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
Assist in processing bio-waste, specimens, and micro-plates.
Receive and prepare samples as directed.
Unpack samples received from internal and external customers.
Accession samples received for testing.
Identify unacceptable or missing samples, labels, or paperwork; report discrepancies to the supervisor and assist with resolution.
Order laboratory reagents and supplies.
Perform sample receipt, accessioning, handling, and disposition.
Assist with equipment maintenance.
Communicate pertinent information to customers as directed.
Perform other duties assigned by management.