Lab Assistant

Waccamaw Dermatology • Myrtle Beach, SC

9d

About The Position

Job Summary: Lab assistants are responsible for helping technologists and scientists during lab tests and research. These highly analytical professionals possess in-depth knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and equipment. Their duties include processing samples, classifying results, and recording findings.

Requirements

• BS in Sciences
• Minimum of one year of medical transcription experience.
• Computers, computer programs, information system(s), photocopiers, scanners, facsimile machines, dictation machines, postal machines, and telephones.
• Good understanding of laboratory information systems and automated laboratory equipment.
• A critical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding analytical abilities.
• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.
• HIPAA/PHI Security Level: HIGH

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for testing using various laboratory equipment.
• Maintain all laboratory records.
• Comply with the correct procedures, policies, and health and safety regulations.
• Conduct laboratory tests, analyze results, and document your findings.
• Document all activities, results and report back to management.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and work area.
• Undertake basic administrative tasks such as filing and answering telephones.
• Upload and unload IHC and SS slides from the Vetana Roche.
• Perform SS by hand.
• Booking slides to the designated pathologist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees