Laboratory Technical Assistant
The University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Technical Assistant. This role involves obtaining specimens for laboratory testing via venipuncture, finger sticks and swabs, assisting in processing medical laboratory tests and documenting results, and processing x-rays.
Requirements
- Associates degree and 2 years experience with phlebotomy and lab specimen processing.
- Proficient in standard laboratory equipment such as chemistry analyzers, centrifuge, hematology instruments and limited microscopy necessary to perform waived and moderate complexity testing and phlebotomy skills.
- Excellent phlebotomy skills including appropriate technique, familiarity with proper collection devices for ordered labs and knowledge of appropriate storage needs for specimens.
- Proficient in pipetting.
- Knowledge of proper digital Xray techniques and positioning to capture views as ordered by providers.
- Utilizes personal and network computers, imaging machine, photocopy machine, scanner, fax machine and calculator.
- Proficient in the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Electronic Health Record Software (experience with PyraMed electronic health record software preferred).
Nice To Haves
- X-ray training preferred (or willingness to be trained within first 30-60 days of employment).
- Previous healthcare laboratory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Performs waived and moderate complexity laboratory analysis on selected samples for patients such as blood counts, mono test, strep test, pregnancy test, chlamydia, sickle cell, various chemistry tests, urinalysis, wet prep, KOH, etc.
- Assists in performing quality control checks on all testing kits and instruments.
- Assists in proficiency testing on known samples of CLIA rules.
- Performs x-rays on patients and trains additional personnel on imaging techniques.
- Assists in maintaining all service on instruments.
- Assists in keeping records of all laboratory work done, maintenance, and any specimens sent out of laboratory.
- Cross-trained in ordering of lab and x-ray supplies.
- Practices universal precautions of health care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
