Medical Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for laboratory testing, quality control, phlebotomy, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting. The role performs manual and automated routine blood tests, prepares specimens for microscopic examination, and operates laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, hematology analyzers, and point-of-care analyzers. The position collects and analyzes body fluids such as urine and blood; performs routine clinical laboratory tests; and follows quality-control, testing, and quality-assurance procedures. It also maintains laboratory equipment, cleanliness, and supply inventory; complies with safety, privacy, and regulatory requirements; and maintains logs and required paperwork. The role may perform other assigned duties and projects. This is an onsite position at the Oncology Consultants - Medical Center CCO Office. The stated schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Travel is less than 25%.
Requirements
- High school education.
- At least two years of experience in a laboratory setting.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and confidential material.
- Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and ability to provide balanced feedback.
- Strong customer focus and ability to support quality, performance effectiveness, operational excellence, collaboration, and positive employee, physician, and community relations.
- Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment while managing competing priorities and demands from varied stakeholders and sites.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Knowledge or proficiency with a laboratory information system and laboratory instrumentation.
Nice To Haves
- National laboratory certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze body fluids, including urine and blood.
- Perform quality-control procedures before patient testing and conduct routine clinical laboratory tests.
- Perform technical laboratory procedures accurately and precisely in accordance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
- Follow testing policies, procedures, and quality-assurance requirements.
- Set up, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and adequate supply inventory; place orders with purchasing as needed.
- Comply with safety guidelines, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, company and departmental policies, and patient privacy requirements.
- Complete duties and compliance testing required to keep the laboratory compliant with state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Maintain required logs.
- Initiate troubleshooting when instruments malfunction and contact the instrument service company when necessary.
- Submit monthly paperwork to the consultant.
- Perform other assigned duties and projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
