Lab Assistant - Laboratory Medicine

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant position is responsible for providing quality laboratory diagnostic service and stewardship by performing support functions to ensure optimal support of the laboratory department. This role supports the Laboratory Manager, Supervisor, Technologists, Scientists, Sr. Scientists and Phlebotomists in all phases of laboratory testing, particularly in processing of lab specimens manually or using automated lab analyzers, labeling, sample management in electronic medical record, quality control, lab supply and inventory management, equipment maintenance, lab customer service support, and other tasks assigned by lab leadership team. The role may perform CLIA waived testing and may be assigned to support laboratory testing support to one of the following laboratory sections: Blood Bank, Core Laboratory, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular, Lab Supply Management, Lab Support Services, Pathology, Point of Care, or other sections as determined by laboratory leadership. The position complies with all Health First, HF Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements, meets goals & shows commitment to continuously improve performance improvement metrics, and demonstrates the appropriate skill sets as determined by the Annual Competency Assessments. The role requires availability to meet departmental staffing demands and demonstrates effective time management, along with basic computer skills pertinent to job performance. The Lab Assistant monitors data management systems and inventory on a daily basis, reports variances to the Supervisor, and assists in cleaning of laboratory equipment, emptying waste, discarding, retrieval & storage of specimens/lab records. The position also requires cross-training in other departments within the laboratory or as directed by supervisor and compliance with the Health First I-Care values, demonstrating effective communication with coworkers and management to include proper escalation when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass color blindness test
• Proficient in required computer applications
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Strong skills in critical thinking, prioritization and organization of tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment or completion of a post-secondary technical or clinical program in biological sciences and/or related field
• Clinical Lab Assistant Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology CLA(ASCP)
• 1 year in clinical healthcare laboratory or any clinical healthcare setting
• Laboratory skills (knowledge of pre-analytic, analytic and post analytic phase of diagnostic lab testing)

Responsibilities

• Processing of lab specimens manually or using automated lab analyzers
• Labeling
• Sample management in electronic medical record
• Quality control
• Lab supply and inventory management
• Equipment maintenance
• Lab customer service support
• Performing CLIA waived testing
• Assisting in cleaning of laboratory equipment
• Emptying waste, discarding, retrieval & storage of specimens/lab records
• Cross training in other departments within the laboratory or as directed by supervisor
• Monitoring data management systems and inventory on a daily basis
• Reporting variances to the Supervisor
• Communicating with coworkers and management

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution.
• Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates.
• Different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results.
• It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED