Lab Assistant

Conrad Pearson•Germantown, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lab Assistant is responsible for performing general laboratory duties that include spinning and reading urines samples and document the test results in the patient’s medical record. This role involves performing general laboratory duties, drawing blood after training, processing specimens, cleaning and checking equipment, performing quality control, maintaining logs, communicating with supervisors, ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA), adhering to company policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, demonstrating dependability, concentration, a positive attitude, and superior patient relations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
A minimum of two years of experience, preferably in a urology practice.
Phlebotomy/venipuncture experience required.
Urine microscopy experience is required.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills.
Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize and complete multiple tasks and demands.
A valid driver’s license, dependable automobile and current auto insurance are required for occasional travel for business purposes and to work at satellite locations.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in a urology practice.

Responsibilities

Perform general laboratory duties that include spin and read urines samples and document the test results in the patient’s medical record.
Demonstrate the ability to draw blood after a four-week training period.
Spin and process specimens and ensure they are directed to the appropriate outside laboratory.
Clean and check equipment to verify it is functioning properly.
Perform quality control measures and equipment maintenance.
Maintain the laboratory log and ensure the test results are given to the provider in a timely manner.
Familiar with the practices and job duties at the Wolf River Clinic and all outlying clinics and is able and willing to work at these locations as needed.
Communicate regularly with supervisor, keeping him/her updated with all pertinent information and provide feedback.
Ensure compliance for all regulatory requirements including OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA; immediately and accurately document and report occurrences to supervisor; and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements as outlined in the corporate compliance plan.
Support and adhere to all company policies, procedures and management decisions; maintain confidentiality of patients’ medical information; and all confidential administrative related issues.
Demonstrate dependability in attendance, punctuality in reporting for work and initiative in completing a full work schedule; meeting or exceeding all established deadlines and utilizing all resources and supplies efficiently and appropriately.
Demonstrate the ability to concentrate during the course of the day.
Display a positive outlook with a helpful, constructive manner when working with other employees.
Demonstrate superior patient relations and interpersonal skills; demonstrate an appropriate level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with staff, patients and general public using tact, sensitivity and sound judgment; promote a positive work environment and contribute to the overall efforts of the department and the company.