Laboratory Assistant II - Laboratory - Variable - PRN

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for aiding the laboratory scientist, technologist or technician with pre- and post-analytic duties in the testing departments. The Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for preparing samples for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory and completing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)-waived testing.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree on Science or health science field
• 2 years of related laboratory experience. Advanced education may substitute for the experience requirement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assists in testing departments by performing pre- and post-analytic processes under the supervision of a laboratory scientist, technologist or technician
• Prepares samples for laboratory testing, such as inoculating plates, specimen slide preparation and centrifuging specimens
• Performs certain diagnostic/serological testing for interpretation and/or therapeutic intervention by/or at the request of a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of a MT, MLS, or MLT
• Loads and removes samples onto certain analyzers and other instrumentation per laboratory department protocol
• Stocks supplies, monitors temperatures, and assists with other duties as assigned by a supervisor
• Complies with all laboratory policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control
• Prepares samples to be shipped to a reference laboratory, following all specimen transport regulations; and completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing
• Ensures correct sample type, labeling, and transport criteria for reference lab samples
• Prepares samples for transport according to regulations; consulting with technicians/technologists concerning sample requirements when needed
• Scans reported results into Electronic Health Record (EHR) upon receipt of results from reference laboratory
• Responsible for distribution of reports and maintaining of laboratory documents and records
• Completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing and enters results into EHR under the supervision of a laboratory technician / technologist
• Receives, processes, and delivers samples to analytical areas according to procedures and policy
• Monitors delivery systems and front desk for samples received
• Verifies, enters and ensures proper patient identification information on specimen labels
• Sorts and delivers laboratory specimens to specialized laboratory areas
• Prioritizes samples according to order status (STAT, ASAP, etc.) priority, and required turn-around-times

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree