Lab Clerk - Lab - Administration

Rady Children's Hospital • San Diego, CA

137d • $21 - $28

About The Position

The Lab Clerk is responsible for all aspects of the pre-analytical process in the laboratory. Key responsibilities include following Standard Operating procedures, receiving and sorting specimens, performing initial data entry of test orders into the Laboratory Information System, and validating various test orders against specimens prior to scanning and entering to ensure they match. The Lab Clerk will also aliquot specimens and batch them appropriately in preparation for testing, ensure correct labels are affixed to test orders, any additional documentation, specimens, and test tubes, and maintain a clean and organized work area at all times. Additionally, the Lab Clerk is responsible for ensuring work areas are properly stocked with applicable supplies, scanning and electronically filing paperwork, maintaining specimen inventory, and disposing of samples using the designated machinery. The role also includes entering data into designated spreadsheets and completing final checks on all orders entered into the LIS to ensure accuracy. The Lab Clerk assists with other duties as delegated.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• 1 Year of Experience
• Attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to interpret high volumes of information correctly
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Work successfully in a repetitive and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work varied hours at times due to business needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• 3 Years of Experience (Preferred)
• Previous data entry in a similar or same industry
• Previous experience in a laboratory

Responsibilities

• Follows Standard Operating procedures.
• Responsible for specimen receiving, sorting and bag opening.
• Performs initial data entry of test orders into the Laboratory Information System.
• Validates various test orders against specimens prior to scanning and entering to ensure they match.
• Aliquots specimens and batches appropriately in preparation for testing.
• Ensures correct labels are affixed to test orders, any additional documentation, specimens and test tubes.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Ensures work areas are properly stocked with applicable supplies.
• Scans and electronically files paperwork.
• Maintains specimen inventory and disposes of samples using the designated machinery.
• Enters data into designated spreadsheets.
• Completes final checks on all orders entered into the LIS to ensure accuracy.
• Assists with other duties as delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED