Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Bascom Palmer, Ocular Pathology Fellowship (Miami, FL)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is seeking a full time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1, Ocular Pathology, in Miami, Florida. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An employee in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent
No prior experience required
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.
Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.
Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.
Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.