Clinical Lab Assistant III

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

3d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Performs pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for clinical laboratory testing. Responsibilities include entering client demographic information, processing and reviewing test orders, resolving specimen and order problems, facilitating send-out testing, ensuring proper patient registration and sample labeling, filing paper requisitions, supporting supply management, answering phones, distributing samples, performing patient phlebotomy, and providing pathology support. The Clinical Laboratory Associate III also participates in continuous performance improvement and safety activities, serves as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving, collects urine drug screens, orients and trains Clinical Laboratory Assistant I and II staff as assigned, and supports inventory management. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with alternating weekends. On-call responsibilities may be required as directed. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be needed. The role may require safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention. The base compensation range is $19.80 to $29.51 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, prior work experience, and/or education. The stated range excludes applicable incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives for eligible positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least two years of healthcare or laboratory-setting experience, or one of the stated alternative qualifications: certification as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant; certification as a phlebotomist; enrollment in an accredited Bachelor of Science program in a science-related major; enrollment in a Clinical Laboratory Science program; or enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Technician program.
Knowledge of current medical terminology sufficient to perform laboratory tasks and communicate with medical staff about laboratory procedures and results.
Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff, and the public.
Ability to follow written protocols and work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to collect, label, and prepare specimens and maintain required laboratory procedure documentation.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; safe handling equipment is required for weights over 35 pounds.
May be required to use safety equipment such as a HEPA mask.
May be required to work on call as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
Certification as a CLA, MOA, or ASCP preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for clinical laboratory testing.
Enter client demographic information and process and review test orders.
Reconcile specimen and order problems and facilitate send-out testing.
Ensure proper patient registration and sample labeling; file paper requisitions and distribute samples.
Perform patient phlebotomy and provide pathology support.
Answer phones and support supply management.
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.
Collect urine drug screens.
Orient and train Clinical Laboratory Assistant I and II staff as assigned.
Support inventory management activities.
Collect, label, and prepare specimens for testing and maintain documentation for laboratory procedures.
Process testing requisitions and prepare and distribute reports.
Provide information and consultation to requestors, communicate professionally with coworkers, and support other staff as needed.
Perform competency and proficiency testing, complete educational activities, and participate in improvements to methods and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.