Laboratory Assistant - casual - Microbiology

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a casual Lab Assistant to join our Microbiology team. There is a lot of flexibility with this role. Open to day or evening schedule availability (or both). Minimum shift length is 4 hours (up to 8 hours). Seeking a minimum of 1 to 2 shifts per week (can work more).

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specimen Processing

Assists in maintaining supplies, helping with inventory, and placing orders

Performs patient check-in while maintaining excellent customer service

Manages client test results according to established procedures

Assists with training of new staff and students

Utilizes the electronic health record (EHR), laboratory information system (LIS), Client software (Atlas), and the email system to efficiently complete daily tasks

Utilizes the laboratory information system (LIS) to monitor the appropriate test pending logs and communicate to the technical staff to ensure testing is not delayed

Performs all specimen processing functions to receive and process specimens according to laboratory protocol, including, but not limited to:

specimen labeling using proper patient identification techniques

preparing specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories

process client ordering via Altas or paper document

Performs urine collections for urine drug screens and complete proper paperwork

Operates laboratory equipment for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform

Other duties as assigned for which they have received applicable training and supervisor approval to perform

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

-OR-

An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association

-OR-

Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses

-OR-

Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

Customer Service skills