Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3

University of Miami•Miami, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Laboratories Department has an exciting opportunity for Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An incumbent in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
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.
Associate, bachelor or higher degree studies in Biology, Chemistry or Science related.
Laboratory experience, research or clinical.
Some knowledge in laboratory informatics.

Nice To Haves

This healthcare professional is a potential medical technologist who does not have the required license yet.

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.
Generates patient reports and forwards them to the proper departments/physicians.
Investigates and responds to all inquiries related to referral testing; Answers all inquiries made by the Reference Lab and resolves problems associated with improper or inadequate samples.
Provides responses to all inquiries made by physicians or patient unit personnel related to specimen requirements.
Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock when it applies.
Reviews packing slips, verifies number of items received, documents, and provides copies to supervisor/designee.
Serves as a lead/Back-up when Supervisor is unavailable.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Assists in overseeing the implementation and validation of the new Inventory system.
Monitors workflows, data management, ordering process and reports between the main storage rooms and the different laboratory departments.
Integrates and monitors accessioning personnel into the inventory workflows.
Runs multiple validations in the different laboratory areas, including Flow cytometry instruments, Molecular assays, Antibody testing, and Serology.
Performs instrument maintenance and documentation.
Correlates instrument data and troubleshoots instruments.
Receives crossmatches orders.
Manages reagents inventory and ordering.
Responds to emails received from clients, coordinators, and physicians regarding results/samples status.
Performs other activities as assigned by the Supervisor/Director of Operations.