Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

36d

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2 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

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

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.
Case distribution to pathologists
Preparation of slides, blocks and documents for assembly of cases
Filing and Log Systems
Assists in the maintenance of operable systems by changing paper, labels and/or printer ribbons as necessary.
Inventory and Supplies
Processing Machines:
Responsible for helping in the cleaning of blocks in the embedding area.
Matching paperwork and for assembly of cases:
Miscellaneous Laboratory Activities
Participates in the Performance Improvement of the department by documenting all problems and complaints in the internal QA log.
Participates in required educational program, including safety, infection control, etc.
Follows unit specific safety and infection control standards.