Lab Assistant II| Lab | Full Time
About The Position
Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections. Responsible for correctly marking, transcribing, and checking lab orders and the data entry into the lab computer. Responsible for tracking, receiving, and finalizing reference lab results. Reports test results following protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about critical results. Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping. Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed. Processes samples with accuracy. Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections. Responsible for correctly marking, transcribing, and checking lab orders and the data entry into the lab computer. Responsible for tracking, receiving, and finalizing reference lab results. Test and reports waived and moderate complexity test Such as automated Hematology and serology exams as provided by the CLIA regulations. alerting physicians and/or other care givers of critical results. Collects Various lab data like QC, Temperatures reagent Lot #’s for review by the Technical consultant or designee. Introducing patient specimens on to complex rated automatic testing devices (i.e. random-access chemistry and immunochemistry instrument) that do not require specimen modification. Does not release tests from these instruments. Maintain and replenish reagents for all instrumentation. Be trained ,competency assessed, and responsible for on-site maintenance of moderate and high complexity instruments. Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping. Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed. Processes samples with accuracy.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year as a phlebotomist with two (2) years preferred.
- At least one-year, full-time laboratory assistant experience in a hospital-based clinical laboratory required or successful completion of laboratory assistant training.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy Certification
- At least two years of under-graduate level education in a biologic science or other STEM level course work, such as biology or chemistry, and some knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections.
- Correctly marks, transcribes, and checks lab orders and performs data entry into the lab computer.
- Tracks, receives, and finalizes reference lab results.
- Reports test results following protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about critical results.
- Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping.
- Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
- Processes samples with accuracy.
- Tests and reports waived and moderate complexity tests such as automated Hematology and serology exams as provided by CLIA regulations.
- Alerts physicians and/or other care givers of critical results.
- Collects various lab data like QC, Temperatures, reagent Lot #’s for review by the Technical consultant or designee.
- Introduces patient specimens onto complex rated automatic testing devices (i.e. random-access chemistry and immunochemistry instrument) that do not require specimen modification.
- Maintains and replenishes reagents for all instrumentation.
- Is trained, competency assessed, and responsible for on-site maintenance of moderate and high complexity instruments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
