Lab Aide/Assist-Prep

Description

Job Summary: Under direction of supervisory staff, performs waived and moderately complex laboratory procedures

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations. Consistently employs Universal Precautions through all phases of specimen handling, processing, testing and disposal.
• Goes through the pending logs and finds missing samples
• Performs laboratory tasks such as printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage, retrieval and disposal.
• Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. Including building worklists and aliquoting specimens into sample tubes
• Creating a batch sheet using Excel
• Assist in Laboratory prep, clean up and decontaminates work area
• Goes through the pending logs and finds missing samples.
• Prioritizes work to give prompt attention to stat and expedite specimens as well as those requiring special handling.
• Restocking lab supplies and maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies at all times.
• Report low inventory of supplies to the Group Leader of Lab Services.
• Remove expired laboratory stock and equipment according to established disposal procedures.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.  Assists technologists and technicians with the operation of standard laboratory instruments
• Perform routine laboratory assistant duties according to agency standards and protocols
• All other assignments as directed by management

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Understanding of laboratory quality control and assurance
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety issues and universal precautions
• Proficient computer and data entry skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work proficiently and efficiently in a timely manner
• Must be well organized and detail oriented
• Strong work ethic and commitment to completing assigned task
• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• High School Diploma or higher
• 3-6 months experience working in a similar role