Lab Assistant - Pathology
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant position is responsible for providing quality laboratory diagnostic service and stewardship by performing support functions to ensure optimal support of the laboratory department. This role supports the Laboratory Manager, Supervisor, Technologists, Scientists, Sr. Scientists and Phlebotomists in all phases of laboratory testing, particularly in processing lab specimens manually or using automated lab analyzers, labeling, sample management in electronic medical record, quality control, lab supply and inventory management, equipment maintenance, lab customer service support, and other tasks assigned by lab leadership. The role may perform CLIA waived testing and may be assigned to support laboratory testing support to one of several laboratory sections including Blood Bank, Core Laboratory, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular, Lab Supply Management, Lab Support Services, Pathology, Point of Care, or other sections as determined by laboratory leadership. The assistant must comply with all Health First, HF Laboratory policies and procedures, along with pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements, meet performance improvement metrics, demonstrate appropriate skill sets via Annual Competency Assessments, and be available to meet departmental staffing demands with effective time management. Basic computer skills are required, along with the ability to monitor data management systems and inventory daily, report variances, and assist in cleaning laboratory equipment, emptying waste, discarding, retrieval, and storage of specimens/lab records. Cross-training in other departments may be required. Compliance with Health First I-Care values and effective communication with coworkers and management, including proper escalation, is essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must pass color blindness test
- Proficient in required computer applications
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Strong skills in critical thinking, prioritization and organization of tasks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance
- Ability to meet departmental staffing demands
- Demonstrates effective time management
Nice To Haves
- Current enrollment or completion of a post-secondary technical or clinical program in biological sciences and/or related field
- Clinical Lab Assistant Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology CLA(ASCP)
- 1 year in clinical healthcare laboratory or any clinical healthcare setting
- Laboratory skills (knowledge of pre-analytic, analytic and post analytic phase of diagnostic lab testing)
Responsibilities
- Processing of lab specimens manually or using automated lab analyzers
- Labeling, sample management in electronic medical record
- Quality control
- Lab supply and inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Lab customer service support
- Performing CLIA waived testing
- Assisting in cleaning of laboratory equipment, emptying waste, discarding, retrieval & storage of specimens/lab records
- Cross training in other departments within the laboratory or as directed by supervisor
- Monitoring data management systems and inventory on a daily basis
- Reporting variances to the Supervisor
Benefits
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for innovation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
