Lab Assistant

Ethos Laboratories•Newport, KY

About The Position

The Lab Assistant receives specimens in the Accessioning Department and prepares them for testing in a high-throughput production laboratory. Work is assessed based on speed and accuracy, and requires a high level of attention to detail. The part-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with a permanent 30-minute shift adjustment possible. The role includes processing incoming urine, oral fluid, plasma, and PCR specimens; entering specimen and patient information into the laboratory information system (LIS); preparing specimens and documentation; restocking laboratory supplies; and coordinating specimen processing with other departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of data entry experience.
Accurately complete assignments with attention to detail.
Perform data entry with minimal errors.
Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Function in a team environment and promote collaboration.
Work under limited supervision according to established procedures, techniques, and well-defined policies.
Work in a laboratory environment with normal laboratory hazards and chemicals, including biohazard materials.
Work in varying temperatures, including heated or air-conditioned conditions.
Sit or stand continuously for up to 4 hours while accessioning specimens.
Sit, walk, stand, reach, bend, stoop, handle objects with hands and/or fingers, talk, hear, and see.
Lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with drug names and HIPAA-protected information.
Experience working with bodily fluids such as urine, plasma, oral fluid, and nasal swabs.

Responsibilities

Receive, open, count, and sort incoming urine, oral fluid, plasma, and PCR specimens.
Verify specimen labels and confirm identifying information matches accompanying documentation and/or electronic orders.
Enter patient data, specimen information, medication lists, ordered tests, and point-of-care results into the LIS; perform manual data entry when required.
Identify specimens that do not meet testing criteria or must be placed on hold because of missing information.
Print barcode labels and attach them to specimen containers, test tubes, and documentation as appropriate.
Pipet (aliquot) accessioned urine specimens into appropriate test tubes for testing and storage.
Meet established key performance indicators for speed and accuracy.
Transport accessioned specimens to other departments in a timely manner.
Stock and refill samples, reagents, and supplies for laboratory operations throughout the day.
Scan documentation into the LIS.
Document specimens that do not meet testing criteria and notify other departments.
Assist with preparing specimens for rerun testing.
Dispose of urine and oral fluid specimens that have reached their retention date.
Communicate with other departments about specimen-processing issues.
Clean storage bins and carts as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.