Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports clinical laboratory operations while following CLIA guidelines and working within the limits of unlicensed laboratory personnel. Unlicensed personnel may not read, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests; perform tests involving quantitative measurement or calculations; or calibrate instruments or review quality-control results. Direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person is required during assistance in the analytical testing phase.

The role includes clerical and communication duties, specimen processing during the pre-analytic phase, phlebotomy-related support, supply management, and maintaining clean laboratory and collection areas. With documented training, the assistant may also help with specified maintenance, troubleshooting, quality-control, and culture-related tasks. Other duties may be assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State certification as CPT I or CPT II if required in the state where the laboratory is located.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
• Greet patients and visitors politely and demonstrate good telephone etiquette and communication skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and phlebotomy equipment used to collect specimens from newborns through geriatric patients.
• Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens during the pre-analytic phase only.
• Process specimens for reference laboratories.
• Stock and order routine supplies.
• Keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
• Process or place specimens on laboratory instruments according to established policies and procedures.
• With documented training, perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality-control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations and slide staining preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
• Perform other assigned duties, which may include monitoring, mail, fax, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
• Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
• Perform runner duties.
• Assist with transcribing post-analytic results.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options employees can customize to fit their needs.
• Resources, programs, and voluntary options intended to support individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED