Lab Assistant

TridentCare • Carrollton, TX

7d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the performance of analytical automated laboratory testing. The role involves following procedures for handling potentially infectious materials and maintaining strict asepsis and antisepsis. Responsibilities include preparing specimens for analyzers, assisting in analyzer operations, centrifuging and labeling samples, logging specimens, and storing or discarding specimens as appropriate. The role also includes setting up primary Bacteriological cultures.

Requirements

• Experience with handling potentially infectious materials.
• Knowledge of asepsis and antisepsis procedures.
• Ability to prepare bar coded specimens for analyzers.
• Experience with centrifuging and labeling samples.
• Proficiency in logging specimens and verifying specimen type against tests ordered.
• Understanding of specimen storage and disposal procedures.
• Experience in setting up primary Bacteriological cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of the analytical automated laboratory testing.
• Follows procedures for handling potentially infectious materials.
• Follows strict procedures of asepsis and antisepsis in the performance of duties.
• Prepare bar coded specimens for the Chemistry, Hematology and Urine Analyzers.
• Assist the CLS in the operation of the analyzer(s) assigned.
• Centrifuge and label urine samples and blood samples.
• Logging specimens received in the laboratory by checking the type of specimen(s) received versus the test(s) ordered.
• Stores or discards specimens for future reference as appropriate.
• Set up primary Bacteriological cultures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed