Clinical Lab Associate

Labcorp•Buffalo, NY

3d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

OmniSeq by Labcorp is looking for a Clinical Lab Associate to join our team in Buffalo, NY. This role involves receiving and accessioning laboratory testing material, managing sample storage, handling phone calls, obtaining patient signatures for release of information, packaging laboratory materials for delivery and return, assisting with inventory management, maintaining documentation, participating in quality assurance, and enhancing professional growth. The position also includes performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
Knowledge of medical/laboratory terminology

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a healthcare discipline
1 or more years of experience in a clinical/research setting

Responsibilities

Receives and accessions laboratory testing material within various laboratory information management system(s) utilizing appropriate blood/body fluid precautions
Stores laboratory samples maintaining the integrity of the physical/electronic inventory
Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages
Obtains required release of information signatures from patients to obtain laboratory materials when required
Packages laboratory material for delivery to referral testing laboratories in accordance with regulatory and HIPAA requirements
Packages diagnostic specimens for return in accordance with regulatory and HIPAA requirements
Assists in ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and controlling laboratory supply inventories
Maintains files and stores relevant laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory standards for required storage periods.
Participates in laboratory quality assurance activities
Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature and participating in in-service meetings and workshops.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested