Micro Laboratory Assistant

Austin Regional Clinic: ARC • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a technical or general supervisor, the Micro Laboratory Assistant processes laboratory specimens and may perform some testing. The role maintains appropriate documentation of testing and patient test results, maintains inventory of laboratory supplies, and performs some clerical functions. The position works with computers and specialized equipment and carries out duties in compliance with confidentiality requirements while promoting the organization’s mission and philosophy.

The role follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and recordkeeping; performs waived testing with supervisory discretion; and follows quality-control and corrective-action procedures to support valid patient test results. It also includes maintaining laboratory cleanliness, assisting coworkers and customers, reporting problems, and completing other assigned duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor of Science degree, or ASCP medical laboratory assistant certification and an associate’s degree.
• Knowledge of factors that influence test results.
• Familiarity with a laboratory environment and medical terminology.
• Ability to interact professionally with physicians, nurses, and staff at all levels.
• Ability to engage others, listen, and adapt responses to meet others’ needs.
• Ability to align individual actions with team members working toward common goals.
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to perform job duties professionally at all times.
• Ability to understand, recall, and communicate factual information.
• Ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Ability to apply common sense in performing the job.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical specimen processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and follow universal precautions.
• Use computer information systems and specialized equipment.
• Adhere to organizational and governmental standards, rules, and regulations.
• Provide good customer service, including appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Perform waived testing with supervisory discretion.
• Perform clerical duties.
• Comply with company policies, including OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and the Code of Conduct.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Follow the company’s core competencies.
• Work holiday shifts as required by company policy.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Initiate assistance to coworkers and customers.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Report complaints and problems to a supervisor or person in charge.
• Follow laboratory quality-control policies and procedures to ensure the validity of patient test results.
• Follow established corrective-action procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels and document actions according to laboratory procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• Health and fitness benefits
• Sick child care assistance
• Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level