Lab Assistant

St. Clare's - Dover•Dover, NJ

12d

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations while following applicable CLIA guidelines and state requirements. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests; perform tests involving quantitative measurement or calculations related to test results or validity; calibrate instruments; or review quality control results. When assisting in the analytical testing phase, unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a qualified licensed person. The role includes clerical and specimen-processing duties, patient and visitor communication, and maintaining laboratory supplies and work areas. With documented training, the Laboratory Assistant may also perform specified maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality control procedures, and carry out designated culture and slide-preparation tasks. Additional duties may be assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.

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 good working knowledge of phlebotomy and specimen-collection equipment for patients from newborns through geriatric age.
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 in accordance with 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 other assigned tasks, which may include monitoring, mail, fax, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
Follow applicable guidelines and restrictions for unlicensed laboratory personnel, including direct and constant supervision during assistance in the analytical testing phase.