Clinical Lab Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with coursework including English, typing, filing, and general office etiquette.
• Ability to read with comprehension, write legibly, and use proper grammar.
• Knowledge of hospital services and operations and general office practices.
• Ability to operate a copy machine, hospital phone system, laboratory information system, and hospital information system.
• Knowledge of proper blood specimen collection techniques, including appropriate tubes, anticoagulants, and preservatives, acquired through formal education, previous experience, or on-the-job training.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to acquire the computer skills needed for assigned duties.
• Ability to use critical thinking when assessing patients and determine when assistance is needed to ensure quality care.
• For staff caring for age-specific groups, knowledge of the biopsychosocial needs of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients; knowledge of pediatric and geriatric growth and development needs where applicable.
• Ability to provide safe, efficient, competent care and respond appropriately in emergencies.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics when lifting and understand laboratory chemical, biological, and electrical safety.
• Familiarity with bloodborne pathogens and use of provided safety equipment.
• Demonstrated competency in unit-specific functions.
• No licensure or certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with medical terminology and computer software.
• Previous phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessioning and specimen-processing functions, including preparing aliquots and matching them to source specimens.
• Receive specimens, verify their identity, and label them accurately.
• Perform order entry and basic patient registration.
• Perform phlebotomy for adults, children, and infants.
• Perform EKGs.
• Perform testing functions under licensed laboratory personnel’s direction, as permitted by state law.
• Order tests in the hospital information system.
• Ensure the accuracy of patient, specimen, and order information.
• Monitor supply levels and replenish stock as needed.
• Work with coworkers as a team to provide quality, timely collections.
• Train new employees in Laboratory Assistant skills after completing the required training and competency checklist.
• Perform departmental maintenance and other duties as assigned.