Clinical Lab Assistant II
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.Clinical Laboratory Associate II Duties: Performs duties above and beyond CLA I. Actively participate in clinical testing continuous performance improvement activities. Participate in safety rounding and reporting within the clinical laboratories. Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions. Orient and train Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (s) as assigned. Collects Urine Drug Screens.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Minimum of one year of health care or laboratory setting experience or certified as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA); 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.
- Constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping.
- 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
- N/A
Responsibilities
- Performs duties above and beyond CLA I.
- Actively participate in clinical testing continuous performance improvement activities.
- Participate in safety rounding and reporting within the clinical laboratories.
- Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions.
- Orient and train Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (s) as assigned.
- Collects Urine Drug Screens.
- Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory.
- Data entry of client demographic information.
- Processing test orders and order review.
- Reconciling specimen/order problems.
- Facilitating send out testing.
- Ensure proper patient registration.
- Paper requisition filing.
- Supply management support.
- Answering phones.
- Ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution.
- Patient phlebotomy.
- Pathology support.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- On call responsibilities as directed
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
