Part-Time Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina•Cooper Charter Township, MI

20d

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant I performs routine and specialized diagnostic medical laboratory tests requested by healthcare staff, following established protocols and procedures. The role prepares specimens for examination or testing, operates automated laboratory instruments and equipment, performs quality control and assurance procedures, records results in the designated system, and follows privacy, safety, and biohazard standards. The position provides venipuncture or capillary collection services to patients of all ages with physician lab orders, using universal precautions and a timely, cost-effective approach. It enters patient demographic information and ordered assays accurately in computer applications and maintains laboratory documents, including faxed results, as required by the organization and regulatory agencies. The assistant processes and handles specimens according to MUSCP/MUSCP-PC or reference laboratory guidelines, documents remedial actions, and communicates quality assurance information as appropriate. Additional duties include maintaining supplies, decontaminating assigned areas and documenting that work, and attending in-services, meetings, committees, and continuing education activities as requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–6 months of work experience.
State licensure and/or professional certification requirements depend on the position.
Ability to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting; bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, use both hands and legs, perform repetitive motions, and maintain finger dexterity.
Ability to qualify physically for respirator use initially and as required.
Maintain corrected 20/40 vision and recognize objects both close at hand and at a distance.
Ability to work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.
Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing approximately 50 pounds unassisted, exert up to 50 pounds of force, and lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead.
Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined or cramped spaces.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized diagnostic medical laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures.
Prepare specimens for microscopic examination or testing procedures.
Operate automated laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures.
Record laboratory results in the specified system.
Provide venipuncture or capillary collection services to patients of all ages with physician lab orders while practicing universal precautions.
Perform venipuncture in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Accurately enter patient demographic information and ordered assays into computer applications.
Provide and maintain laboratory documents, including faxed results, as specified by the organization and regulatory agencies.
Process and handle specimens according to MUSCP/MUSCP-PC or reference laboratory guidelines.
Document remedial actions and communicate quality assurance information as appropriate.
Maintain medical supplies within established cost-effective parameters.
Decontaminate assigned areas and document the work.
Attend in-services and meetings and participate in committees and continuing education as requested.
Follow required privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.