Laboratory Assistant/USW

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Middlesboro, KY

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs basic assigned laboratory tasks and may provide technical assistance in a specific area of the Pathology/Clinical Laboratory. Duties may include specimen collection and preparation, support for laboratory testing, equipment and glassware preparation, and other related work as assigned. A three-month orientation is required to determine proficiency in the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion and passing of a phlebotomy training program within the last five years.
• One year of acceptable prior laboratory technique experience covering at least 50% of the clinical duties required for the job; or nine semester hours of laboratory-related college science courses from an accredited college or university; or successful completion of a medical assistant program of at least nine months; or 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.
• Some science classes are desirable.
• Complete a three-month orientation to determine proficiency in assigned duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Some science classes.

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.
• Inoculate bacteriology specimens.
• Prepare parasitology specimens.
• Prepare 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.
• Help maintain supplies at stock level.
• Complete daily log sheets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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