Clinical Laboratory Assistant Ii, Prn

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

13h

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant is required to perform the following laboratory services: Performs blood collection using the appropriate collection method and techniques. Performs and reports accurate laboratory patient and quality control testing. Verifies proper patient identification and maintains patient confidentiality. Reports and documents critical laboratory values according to policy. Perform drug screen and breath alcohol collections as needed. Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents. Performs laboratory equipment trouble-shooting and maintenance. Monitors equipment performance and makes repairs or initiates service requests. Investigates, documents, and resolves routine problems or complaints. Maintains competency. Performs other related duties as assigned by the section supervisor or department director. Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations. Equal Opportunity Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technologist program (non-certified); OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical lab setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs blood collection using the appropriate collection method and techniques.
Performs and reports accurate laboratory patient and quality control testing.
Verifies proper patient identification and maintains patient confidentiality.
Reports and documents critical laboratory values according to policy.
Perform drug screen and breath alcohol collections as needed.
Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents.
Performs laboratory equipment trouble-shooting and maintenance.
Monitors equipment performance and makes repairs or initiates service requests.
Investigates, documents, and resolves routine problems or complaints.
Maintains competency.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the section supervisor or department director.