Lab Assistant

St. Clare's - Dover•Dover, NJ

152d•$16 - $21

About The Position

The Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations by performing clerical work, communicating with patients and visitors, processing specimens, maintaining supplies and work areas, and assisting with designated laboratory procedures after documented training. The position follows CLIA and applicable state requirements. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests; perform quantitative measurements or calculations used to determine results or test validity; calibrate instruments; or review quality-control results. Direct and constant supervision by a qualified licensed professional is required during assistance in the analytical testing phase. The assistant may perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist with quality-control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations and slide staining, and subculture from liquid media when properly trained and documented. 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 BCLS (AHA) 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 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; 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.