Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs routine and specialized assignments and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of the procedures in the areas of a clinical laboratory.POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School graduate or equivalent; completion of Phlebotomy certification program preferred.

Experience: One year experience as a laboratory assistant; phlebotomy skills required.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required:

CPR Certification

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively with the patients, health center staff, and the public.

Ability to precisely follow written and verbal instructions

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to operate a computer/lab information system

Good oral and written communication skills.

Essential Functions:

Performs equipment maintenance and temperature checks as needed.

Performs accession samples, performs low and medium complexity laboratory testing as needed.

Prepares buffers and reagents.

Prepares samples for send-out to reference laboratory.

Assists the Medical Technologist in operating various types of laboratory equipment to perform tests in chemistry, bacteriology, urine analysis, and hematology.

Maintains laboratory logs of tests as required and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCESAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS

Full-time