CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT

Independence Health System • Greensburg, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assists technical staff in the preparation, processing, handling and tracking of laboratory specimens. Competent in general laboratory support services such as computer system order entry, registration of patients, procurement and handling of specimens and orders. May work in clinical lab, cytology and microbiology.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a lab assistant.
• Experience in laboratory specimen procurement and receiving position or enrolled in an appropriate clinical Laboratory program.
• Experience in a specimen receiving position.
• Experience as phlebotomist.
• Experience handling patient specimens.
• College/Technical school experience with laboratory specimens
• Core course completion in a Biological Science, or related field
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency in appropriate computer system functions, assuring accuracy of patient specimen identification, data entry, and transcription of information.
• Responsible for receipt and pre-analytic examination of patient specimens, verifying correct identification and accessioning accurately and completely.
• Prepares and processes laboratory specimens appropriately to ensure specimen integrity through the pre-analytic phase and post-analytic phase.
• Plans and utilizes time effectively and efficiently to maintain optimal testing turnaround time.
• Maintains operational readiness of work area to ensure continuity of operations.
• Interacts with various health care professionals to obtain or exchange information to expedite laboratory services.
• Compliance with all established guidelines as documented in technical policies and procedures.
• Actively begins breath alcohol training and urine drug screen training.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED