Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Children's Health West Ashley - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 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 designated systems, and follows privacy, safety, and biohazard standards. The assistant provides venipuncture or capillary collection services for patients of all ages and enters patient demographic information and ordered assays into computer applications. The role processes and handles specimens according to MUSCP/MUSCP-PC and reference laboratory guidelines, maintains laboratory documentation including faxed results, documents quality assurance actions, and communicates relevant information. Additional duties include maintaining medical supplies, decontaminating assigned areas, and participating in in-services, meetings, committees, and continuing education as requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–6 months of work experience.
Ability to perform venipuncture or capillary collection and provide specimen processing and handling services.
Meet physical requirements including standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, reaching, use of both hands and legs, finger dexterity, and repetitive upper-limb motions.
Ability to qualify physically for respirator use initially and as required.
Maintain corrected 20/40 vision and be able to recognize objects at close range and a distance.
Ability to work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.
Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted; exert up to 50 pounds of force; and lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect specimens by venipuncture or capillary service for patients of all ages with physician lab orders, using universal precautions.
Perform venipuncture in a timely and cost-effective manner consistent with organizational expectations.
Accurately enter patient demographic information and ordered assays into computer applications.
Provide and maintain laboratory documents, including faxed results, as required by the organization and regulatory agencies.
Process and handle specimens according to MUSCP/MUSCP-PC or reference laboratory guidelines.
Support quality assurance by documenting remedial actions and communicating information as appropriate.
Maintain medical supplies within established cost-effective parameters.
Decontaminate assigned areas and document the decontamination.
Perform routine and specialized diagnostic laboratory tests, prepare specimens, operate automated instruments and equipment, perform quality control procedures, and record results.
Follow privacy, safety, and biohazard procedures and standards.
Attend in-services and meetings and participate in committees and continuing education as requested.