Clinical Lab Assistant
About The Position
The Clinical Lab Assistant assists technical laboratory staff and may collect, receive, and process biological specimens, prepare samples for analytical testing, and perform waived and/or limited moderate-complexity testing when CLIA minimum requirements are met or the CLIA Medical Director approves. The role reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel. Work must follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards. The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching; manual dexterity; and the ability to push or pull loads up to 75 pounds with material-handling equipment and lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds. The role involves standard precautions against potential exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical, electrical, and biological hazards, and requires color discrimination, quick assimilation of instructions, and use of computers, printers, copiers, telephones, fax machines, and department-specific equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old if performing phlebotomy.
- Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.
- Personal maturity and responsibility.
- Excellent reading, writing, and math abilities.
- Effective oral and written communication sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
- Ability to perform detailed work, manage frequent interruptions, multitask, problem-solve, and memorize information.
- Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
- Detail orientation and exceptional organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills, a good performance review, and successful completion of the department-defined on-site competency evaluation and/or assessment.
- May need DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain it.
- Depending on department and location, must have a valid driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, use manual dexterity, distinguish colors, and work safely around potential blood and body fluid, chemical, electrical, and biological hazards.
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical laboratory experience.
- Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program.
- Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Additional related education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist technical laboratory staff.
- Collect, receive, and process biological specimens into the department as needed.
- Prepare samples for analytical testing.
- Perform waived and/or limited moderate-complexity testing when CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director.
- Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
- Take direction from higher-level technical personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
