Micro Laboratory Assistant

External Brand•Austin, TX

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, manages laboratory supply inventory, performs some clerical functions, and works with computers and specialized equipment. The employee carries out duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the organization’s mission and philosophy. The position follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and recordkeeping. It performs waived testing at the supervisor’s discretion and follows laboratory quality-control and corrective-action procedures to support the validity of patient test results. The role also maintains laboratory cleanliness, provides customer service, and works with physicians, nurses, coworkers, and other staff. Schedule: 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 and perform duties professionally.
Ability to understand, recall, and communicate factual information and to understand, recall, and apply oral or written instructions.
Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology and apply common sense in performing the job.

Nice To Haves

Clinical specimen processing experience.

Responsibilities

Handle and process specimens, perform test analyses, report results, and maintain patient test-result records according to laboratory procedures.
Follow universal precautions and applicable organizational and governmental standards, rules, and regulations.
Use computer information systems and specialized equipment.
Perform waived testing at supervisory discretion.
Perform clerical duties and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.
Provide good customer service, including appropriate telephone etiquette.
Follow company policies, including OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and Code of Conduct requirements.
Maintain regular and dependable attendance and work required holiday shifts under company policy.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness and offer assistance to coworkers and customers.
Report complaints and problems to the supervisor or person in charge.
Follow laboratory quality-control procedures to ensure the validity of patient test results.
Follow and document corrective actions when test systems fall outside established acceptable performance levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.