Lab Assistant

Ethos Holding Corp•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. The role involves entering specimen and patient information into the laboratory information system (LIS), sorting and verifying specimens, pipetting specimens into appropriate test tubes, and restocking supplies. Work is assessed for speed and accuracy, and the position requires strong 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 work is performed in a laboratory environment with exposure to normal laboratory hazards and chemicals, including biohazard materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of data entry experience.
Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Enter data 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, following 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 environments.
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 and/or 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 incoming urine, oral fluid, plasma, and PCR specimens; open, count, and sort specimens.
Verify specimen labeling and match identifying information to accompanying documentation and/or electronic orders to ensure specimen integrity.
Enter patient data, specimen information, medication lists, ordered tests, and point-of-care results into the LIS; perform manual data entry when needed.
Identify specimens that do not meet testing criteria or need to 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 KPIs for speed and accuracy.
Transport accessioned specimens to other departments promptly for testing.
Stock and refill samples, reagents, and supplies for laboratory operations.
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.