Laboratory Assistant

COPPER RIVER NATIVE ASSOCIATION•Glennallen, AK

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide patient test analysis, laboratory specimen collection and processing, and additional laboratory services. Upon the completion of training the listed items below will be some of the duties the assistant will be able to perform: Perform waived and moderate-complexity patient lab testing offered at CRNA without supervision. Collect Lab specimens Perform Quality Control (QC), troubleshooting, and appropriate documentation. Accept and process samples for on-site testing or to contracted reference laboratories. Ensure lab sample suitability for analysis. Accurately analyze patient specimens on instruments and/or by specified manual methodologies within acceptable turnaround times. Accurately transcribe patient data from instrument printouts or worksheets into computer record including any pertinent sample description comments. Identify and resolve inconsistencies in patient results and take action as outlined in our written policy and procedures. Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure quality control of instruments. Perform scheduled instrument maintenances and assist lab management with bi-annual linearity studies. Actively participate in Laboratory Quality Assurance activities with emphasis on ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Provide customer service for questions directed at the laboratory by our healthcare providers. Answer questions from the patient. Analyze and verify data in the computer system. Participate in continuing education programs. Assist laboratory leadership with inventory supply management. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

6 months of experience in medical lab
High School Diploma or equivalent
Pass a Drug screen and criminal Background investigation
Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ETT) or ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within ninety (90) days of hire.
Ability to obtain Medical Lab Assistant or other medically appropriate certifications during on-the-job trainings.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Lab Assistant

Responsibilities

Perform waived and moderate-complexity patient lab testing offered at CRNA without supervision.
Collect Lab specimens
Perform Quality Control (QC), troubleshooting, and appropriate documentation.
Accept and process samples for on-site testing or to contracted reference laboratories.
Ensure lab sample suitability for analysis.
Accurately analyze patient specimens on instruments and/or by specified manual methodologies within acceptable turnaround times.
Accurately transcribe patient data from instrument printouts or worksheets into computer record including any pertinent sample description comments.
Identify and resolve inconsistencies in patient results and take action as outlined in our written policy and procedures.
Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure quality control of instruments.
Perform scheduled instrument maintenances and assist lab management with bi-annual linearity studies.
Actively participate in Laboratory Quality Assurance activities with emphasis on ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Provide customer service for questions directed at the laboratory by our healthcare providers.
Answer questions from the patient.
Analyze and verify data in the computer system.
Participate in continuing education programs.
Assist laboratory leadership with inventory supply management.
Perform other duties as assigned.