Lab Assistant (per diem)

Prime Healthcare•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations at Saint Mary’s Health Network by performing clerical duties, specimen processing, supply management, and other assigned tasks. The role must follow applicable CLIA guidelines and state business and professions code requirements. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests; perform quantitative specimen or reagent measurements or related calculations; calibrate instruments; or review quality-control results. Direct and constant supervision by a CLS or another appropriately licensed person is required while assisting in the analytical testing phase. With documented training, the Laboratory Assistant may perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality-control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations and slide staining preparations, and subculture from liquid media. Additional duties may be assigned by the department manager or director, including monitoring, mail and fax tasks, answering phones, interdepartmental deliveries, and assisting in Pathology with training and evaluation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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 preferred.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current preferred.

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 adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and a working knowledge of phlebotomy and specimen-collection equipment for patients from newborn to geriatric age.
Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for reference laboratories.
Stock and order routine supplies.
Keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
Process specimens or place them 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 tasks assigned by the department manager or director, such as monitoring, mail, fax, phone coverage, and interdepartmental deliveries.
Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
Perform runner duties.