Lab Assistant
About The Position
The Lab Assistant ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. This role resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests. The Lab Assistant performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) 1988 guidelines, according to established policies and procedures. They also perform preventative maintenance on equipment and make minor repairs when needed, and run quality control checks. Additionally, the Lab Assistant performs laboratory result entry in the computer system, enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system, and notifies providers of stat, critical, and other abnormal results and exceptions as defined by policy and procedure. This role also obtains billing/insurance information and/or verifies diagnosis code information, answers and screens telephone calls, and assists with inventory and ordering of supplies. The Lab Assistant receives and sorts specimens, assists with detailed specimen handling, packages and tracks specimens for transport, and performs specimen storage and retrieval. They process specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments, while maintaining proper specimen identification. Finally, the Lab Assistant reviews various pending and management reports, generates and distributes reports, and maintains and files copies of orders, reports and/or correspondence. This role also acts as a resource and trains new employees.
Requirements
- None Required.
- High School Graduate.
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in the allied health field or in providing laboratory assistance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
- Keyboarding and typing skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under general supervision.
- Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend the majority of the workday.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
- Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
- Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
- Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
- Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
- Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) 1988 guidelines, according to established policies and procedures.
- Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and makes minor repairs when needed.
- Runs quality control checks.
- Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system.
- Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system.
- Notifies providers of stat, critical, and other abnormal results and exceptions as defined by policy and procedure.
- Obtains billing/insurance information and/or verifies diagnosis code information.
- Answers and screens telephone calls.
- Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.
- Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval.
- Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments, while maintaining proper specimen identification.
- Reviews various pending and management reports.
- Generates and distributes reports.
- Maintains and files copies of orders, reports and/or correspondence.
- Acts as a resource and trains new employees.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
