Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days, Lab, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Erlanger•Murphy, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant works within the laboratory to distribute specimens, assist testing personnel with the preparation of test samples, perform infection control processes, and perform and appropriately record maintenance and/or quality procedures. The role requires strong communication skills, professionalism, attention to detail, and strong computer skills. The assistant must accurately identify patient information on specimens and distribute samples in a timely manner, adhering to all facility and departmental policies and procedures. Specific responsibilities vary by department, including Microbiology (receiving, managing, processing, and distributing samples, setting up cultures), Referral Testing (routing specimens, managing logistics, shipping, ordering supplies, adhering to regulatory requirements), and Blood Bank (checking out products, temperature tracking, quality control, product preparation). The assistant must be able to provide age-appropriate patient care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development over the life span.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to accurately identify patient information on specimens
Ability to appropriately distribute samples in a timely manner
Willingness to read and adhere to all facility and departmental policies and procedures
Meticulous attention to detail
Integrity and willingness to honestly and thoroughly communicate and document appropriately when questions or problems arise
Knowledge of sample types received and appropriate handling requirements (Microbiology)
Ability to operate within the computer system to access information for testing
Ability to distribute molecular specimens to appropriate testing areas
Willingness and ability to obtain training and Certification in Hazardous Materials Shipping
Adherence to all regulatory requirements of OSHA, DOT, FDA and other agencies as applicable (Referral Testing)
Maintain current auto insurance coverage
Excellent attention to detail
Verbal and written communication skills
Research and analysis skills
Mathematic and measurement skills
Knowledge of computer research and analysis programs
Good teamwork skills
Ability to keep detailed records
Strong ability to prioritize workload
Knowledge of lab quality regulations
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed

Nice To Haves

AS or BS in a biological science
1 to 2 years of experience working in the Referrals, Blood Bank or Microbiology sections of clinical lab or other laboratory experience
Medical Lab Assistant Certification (ASCP)
Experience working with lab equipment
After training, perform molecular ID NOW testing along with other waived tests
After training, perform molecular ID NOW testing along with other waived tests (Microbiology)

Responsibilities

Distribute specimens
Assist testing personnel with the preparation of test samples
Perform infection control processes
Perform and appropriately record maintenance and/or quality procedures
Receive, manage, process, and distribute samples for testing within the Microbiology Department or to referral laboratories
Manually set up cultures utilizing appropriate technique and proper media
Route specimens for referral testing
Manage all aspects of the logistic process for referral testing
Positively identify patient samples accurately throughout the process of receiving, labeling, shipping, and transcribing
Obtain training and Certification in Hazardous Materials Shipping
Order and maintain shipping supply inventories
Drive to outside Nursing Homes for collections of specimens from patients
Maintain proper patient identification before collections and proper collection techniques
Check out products for administration to the patient (Blood Bank)
Perform temperature tracking, quality control procedures, and product preparation (Blood Bank)
Perform culture preparation, operation of automated equipment, rotation of stock, completion of inventory counts, and quality assurance equipment checks (Microbiology)
Answer phones and disseminate information to other laboratory personnel
Prioritize workload
Maintain knowledge of lab quality regulations
Manage laboratory documentation and recordkeeping
Perform other duties as assigned