Lab Assistant - Exception Handling

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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Position Summary:

Responsible for troubleshooting and solving issues for the laboratory. Serves as an internal and external resource for specimen and testing information.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Effectively utilizes resources to maximize productivity, determine priority and ensure quality service

Efficiently uses the Laboratory Information System (LIS) for ordering, crediting, noting out, canceling tests, and determining specimen acceptability

Identifies proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type

Provides specimen requirements, reference ranges and information on specimen stability

Works amongst other internal departments to best resolve problems

Understands test requesting, labeling, specimen storage and retrieval, and tracking of all specimens received for testing

Understands current work lists and how to track all ordered tests analyzed

Utilizes customer service skills to effectively and efficiently handle inquiries

Handles administrative duties that may include maintaining records

Adheres to departmental policies and procedures

Performs all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Required: High school diploma or the equivalent

Preferred: Two years of experience in a medical laboratory

Licensure and Certifications:

Required: State licensure if applicable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail, and provide quality work

Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment

Flexibility to support the needs of the organization

Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of employee, patient, client, and company information at all times

Ability to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws: federal and state regulations, including CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, Safety, and OSHA Regulations

Ability to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices, and do both consistently

Demonstrates the ability to maintain cultural competence

Proficient with related software

Physical Requirements:

Requires manipulation of tools, objects, and equipment using the following physical motions: pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching above shoulder height, grasping with one hand or both, pinching with thumb and forefinger, twisting with hand and wrist, climbing under, lifting up, lifting down and reaching under

Requires light to medium lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 30 pounds

Routinely requires visual discrimination of color, size, shape, and motility

Work Conditions:

Environmentally controlled medical environment with exposure to noise. Fast-paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. May come into contact with contagious pathogens and hazardous chemicals. May be required to operate fire and safety equipment or follow other safety procedures.

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Work Shift:2nd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:Laboratory Operations

Company:Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

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