Lab Assistant - Laboratory Services
About The Position
Under general supervision and following established policies, procedures and professional guidelines, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the receipt, labeling, processing, delivery and storage of specimens destined for laboratory testing. The team member is also responsible for coordinating with the registration department when specimens are collected and delivered to TGH from an outside physician’s office. Assists with various clerical tasks, receptionist duties, data processing and telephone customer service. Using independent judgment and following TGH and departmental procedures, is responsible for collaborating with nursing personnel, Physicians and Pathologists, regarding the applicable specimen requirements and timely collection of the patient sample(s) necessary for the testing that will be sent to the performing laboratory. Adheres to biological and safety policies and licensure requirements for all laboratory testing and testing facilities; maintains CAP readiness; performs troubleshooting and quality assurance monitoring. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-2 months of on-the-job training and orientation
Responsibilities
- Receipt, labeling, processing, delivery and storage of specimens destined for laboratory testing
- Coordinating with the registration department when specimens are collected and delivered to TGH from an outside physician’s office
- Assisting with various clerical tasks, receptionist duties, data processing and telephone customer service
- Collaborating with nursing personnel, Physicians and Pathologists, regarding the applicable specimen requirements and timely collection of the patient sample(s) necessary for the testing that will be sent to the performing laboratory
- Adhering to biological and safety policies and licensure requirements for all laboratory testing and testing facilities
- Maintaining CAP readiness
- Performing troubleshooting and quality assurance monitoring
- Performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
