Lab Assistant - Core Laboratory

Requirements

• Prioritizes incoming specimens; processes patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines.
• May draw blood samples from patients based on physicians order and in accordance with departmental safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Ensures specimen integrity by verifying patient identification and ensures the sample submitted is appropriate given the requested test.
• Accurately enters and reviews laboratory test data in the laboratory computer system;
• Maintains a neat and clean work area; stocks storage area with supplies and inventories as necessary.
• May perform transportation duties (e.g. delivers specimens and reports); time stamps or computer verifies all laboratory requests;
• May conduct routine inspection, maintenance and quality control checks on equipment (e.g. records temperatures).
• May prepare the patient for and/or administer tolerance tests or other tests specific to assigned area.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, or relaying a message to the appropriate personnel.
• Self-monitors their individual work behavior and performance to make improvements.
• Complies with departmental safety polices and procedures and OSHA guidelines, including the use of applicable personal protective equipment.
• Responsible to check organizational communication daily (i.e. Outlook, laboratory software, posted notices, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.