Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Clinical Lab Assistant is responsible for processing specimens and loading instruments, assisting with specimen preparation, and sending out specimens for testing. S/he consults with phlebotomy staff about specimen requirements, ensures proper re-collections and processing, and performs phlebotomy when workload warrants. S/he performs waived testing, as well as various clerical duties, including answering the phone, and ordering supplies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Processes specimens: receives, spins, and packages specimens
- Performs waived testing
- Loads specimens on instruments
- Restocks and orders laboratory supplies
- Empties bio hazard waste and replaces containers
- Answers phone and faxes reports to providers
- Monitors pending logs
- Rotates sample storage
- Enters variances into MEDITECH Quality Reports
- Checks the phlebotomy orders for accuracy, corrects issues
- Monitors the return of send out tests, matching to the patient’s orders
- Trains new hires on LIS order entry, specimen receiving, looking up results
- Trains new hires in specimen processing
- Reconciles send out invoices with the LIS charges – when issues inform laboratory director for resolution
- Reviews failed fax report in LIS, resolves issues
- Create / update specimen processing procedures
- Performs phlebotomy draws as needed
Requirements
EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED
- AMT or ASCP CLA certification within 1 year of hire
- BLS certification within 3 months of hire
- Computer skills
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Phlebotomist experience preferred