Medical Laboratory Assistant- IGM
About The Position
We are seeking a Clinical Medical Lab Assistant to support the work performed in the Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM) laboratory. The Medical Lab Assistant is responsible for clerical and patient care support tasks which enable technologists to complete testing of patient specimens in a timely manner. Schedule- M-F 8:30 a-5:00p. Provides clerical, registration, and patient care support. Ensures that specimen preparation, accessioning, and processing is completed. Performs waived laboratory testing in applicable lab sections. Responsible for specimen collection including venipuncture, capillary, sweat chloride, and miscellaneous other collections.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- Technical skills, organizational skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail, and computer experience required.
- Interpersonal relationship skills to collaborate with internal and external customers.
- Effective in both written and oral communications.
- Efficient in collaborative and independent work.
Nice To Haves
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.
- CPR certification, preferred for Offsite Lab sections.
- One-year of clinical laboratory/ medical experience and office experience, preferred.
- Two years of phlebotomy experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completes technical tasks such as specimen accessioning, specimen preparation, and processing, and specimen delivery and storage.
- May include phlebotomy and other specimen collection.
- Performs clerical tasks and specimen accessioning in accordance with testing protocols and criteria.
- Maintains laboratory operations by performing equipment maintenance, quality control, and preventive maintenance.
- Performs waived laboratory testing, documents patient reports, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting appropriately.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position and laboratory operations.
- Documents daily, weekly, and monthly tasks on assigned work area task lists.
- Delivers service excellence and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing client concerns by researching problems and identifying resolutions, using basic troubleshooting skills, and efficiently handling interruptions and functions with changing environments or circumstances.
- Provides feedback that is useful and assists in individual improvement.
- Actively engages in and supports efforts to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect and inclusiveness.
- Participates in continuing education programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
