LABORATORY ASSISTANT

2 weeks ago


Red Bay AL USA, United States Huntsville Hospital Full time
Overview

Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and performing specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures and managing those specimens referred to outside laboratories for testing. Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer. Cleans laboratory equipment and glassware. Exposed to hazardous environments the course of the work day.

Responsibilities

* Processes patient samples according to procedure and recognizes when problems exist with specimens or orders. Reports problems in a timely manner to appropriate personnel.
* Performs all tasks associated with specimens referred to other testing laboratories (reference labs) so that testing is performed and results reported in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
* Maintains all required documentation related to referral testing.
* Maintains all CLIA and COLA certificates for approved reference labs used by Red Bay Hospital.
* Processes specimens prior to testing to include (but not be limited to) centrifugation when appropriate, preparing aliquots, delivering to testing departments, etc.
* Assists with electronic receipt of other specimens physically delivered to the laboratory.
* Performs waived testing such as Rapid Strep A, Urine HCG, RSV, FLU, UDS, COVID_19 tests.
* Inoculates culture media
* Assists with/performs annual thermometer calibration verification.
* Washes pipettes, cleans centrifuges and refrigerators at assigned intervals. Records documentation appropriately.
* Serves as courier, picking up specimens from on- and off-campus clients and delivers to lab for testing.
* Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED required.

Experience: Previous work experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant is strongly preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

* Completes hospital and departmental orientation.
* Ability to work in a stressful fast paced environment.
* Ability to remember multiple procedures and policies.
* Willingness to work irregular hours with varying assignments.
* Understanding of safe work practices.
* Must have good communication skills.
* Absolute integrity and accuracy in the identification and reporting of number and names.
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