Lab Assistant

Prime Healthcare•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations at North Vista Hospital while following CLIA guidelines and applicable state requirements. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests; perform tests involving quantitative measurement or calculations; calibrate instruments; or review quality control results. Direct and constant supervision by a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or another licensed person identified in applicable regulations is required while assisting in the analytical testing phase. The assistant performs clerical and specimen-processing work, supports specimen collection and laboratory workflows, maintains supplies and work areas, and may assist with certain technical activities after documented training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State certification as CPT I or CPT II if required in the state where the laboratory is located.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained current.

Responsibilities

Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Greet patients and visitors politely and demonstrate good telephone etiquette and communication skills.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and a working knowledge of phlebotomy and specimen-collection equipment for patients from newborn to geriatric.
Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for reference laboratories.
Stock and order routine supplies.
Keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
Process specimens or place them on laboratory instruments according to established policies and procedures.
With proper documented training, perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations and stain-slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
Perform runner duties and other tasks assigned by the department manager or director, such as monitoring, mail, fax, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.