Clinical Lab Assistant II
About The Position
Under direct supervision, a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) performs a variety of record keeping duties and prepares routine specimens and performs ancillary tasks to support testing. Unpacks and records samples shipped in accordance with regulations and guidelines. Works with other team members to ensure timely and quality test results. This role involves performing assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations, maintaining acceptable attendance and punctuality, and assuring quality customer service. The CLA is responsible for maintaining accurate records, performing data entry, ensuring confidentiality, and preparing and maintaining inventory. They also pack and ship supplies and/or specimens, maintain the cleanliness of equipment and work areas, and assist in processing bio-waste, specimens, and micro-plates. Additional duties include unpacking and accessioning received samples, identifying unacceptable or missing samples, ordering laboratory reagents and supplies, and performing sample receipt, accessioning, handling, and disposition. The role also involves assisting with equipment maintenance and communicating pertinent information to customers as directed.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid in-state driver’s license, where applicable, required.
- Demonstrated competency in all CLA I and II tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Trainer Certification is preferred, but required for CLA IVs in Plasma Services.
Responsibilities
- Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.
- Maintains acceptable attendance and punctuality per the absence policy.
- Assures quality customer service to all customers
- Maintains accurate records and documentation. Performs data entry. Ensures donor, patient and employee confidentiality.
- Prepares and maintains inventory.
- Packs and ships supplies and/or specimens.
- Maintains the cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
- Assists in processing bio-waste, specimens, and micro-plates.
- Performs receipt and preparation of samples, as directed.
- Unpacks samples received from internal and external customers.
- Accessions samples received for testing. Identifies unacceptable or missing samples, labels, or paperwork. Reports all discrepancies to the supervisor and assists with resolution.
- Orders laboratory reagents and supplies.
- Performs sample receipt, accessioning, handling, and disposition.
- Assists with equipment maintenance.
- Communicates pertinent information to customers, as directed.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Affirmative Action Employer
- Medical/Disability Accommodations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
