Laboratory Assistant/USW

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•Middlesboro, KY

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs basic assigned laboratory tasks. The role may provide technical assistance in one specific area of the Pathology/Clinical Laboratory and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Pass a phlebotomy training program taken within the last five years.
Meet one of the following qualification pathways: one year of acceptable prior laboratory-technique experience covering at least 50% of the clinical duties required for the job; nine semester hours of laboratory-related college science courses from an accredited college or university; successful completion of a medical assistant program of at least nine months; satisfactory completion of at least 14 weeks of a basic laboratory-technique course offered by a branch of the Armed Forces, with at least six months of general laboratory-work experience; or satisfactory completion of an approved CNA or LPN curriculum within the last four years.
Complete a three-month orientation to determine proficiency in assigned duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Some science classes are desirable.

Responsibilities

Collect blood through venipunctures and/or capillary punctures, and collect other patient specimens.
Perform the physical part of urinalysis.
Record specimens and maintain job-related records.
Prepare media and inoculate bacteriology specimens.
Prepare parasitology specimens and blood specimens for examination.
Prepare equipment and glassware for special tests, if applicable.
Cut pathological specimens and prepare them for physician review, if applicable.
Stain and coverslip slides, if applicable.
Perform EKGs, EEGs, and Holter monitor hookups as required.
Wash glassware and pipettes as required.
Answer telephone calls and deliver reports to nurses' stations.
Assist with autopsies, where applicable.
Provide technical assistance in an assigned area of the Pathology/Clinical Laboratory, as required.
Assist in maintaining supplies at stock level.
Complete daily log sheets.
Perform other related duties as assigned.