Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

External Brand•Austin, TX

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a technical or general supervisor, processes laboratory specimens and may perform some testing. Maintains appropriate documentation of testing and patient test results. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and performs some clerical functions. Works with computers and specialized equipment. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor of Science degree or ASCP medical laboratory assistant certification and Associate’s degree.
Knowledge of factors that influence test results.
Familiarity with laboratory environment and medical terminology.
Ability to interact professionally with physicians, nurses, and all levels of staff.
Ability to engage others, listen and adapt response to meet others’ needs.
Ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to 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 in a professional manner 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 job.

Nice To Haves

Clinical specimen processing experience.

Responsibilities

Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows universal precautions.
Utilizes computer information systems and specialized equipment.
Adheres to organization and governmental standards, rules and regulations.
Promotes good customer service by demonstrating appropriate telephone etiquette.
Performs waived testing with supervisory discretion.
Performs clerical duties.
Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
Regular and dependable attendance.
Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on CMSweb.
Works holiday shift(s) as required by Company policy.
Maintains cleanliness of laboratory.
Initiates assistance to co-workers and customers.
Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
Reports complaints/problems to supervisor or person in charge.
Follows the quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory to ensure validity of patient test results.
Follows the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance and documents according to laboratory procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.