Prep Lab Assistant

3 weeks ago


Erie, United States Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Full time

Category Laboratory Location Erie, Pennsylvania Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations

Shift Day Employee type Regular Part-Time Work mode On-site

Position provides a wide variety of support for assigned lab department.

* Picks up samples from accessioning and sorts samples into appropriate racks.
* Answers phone and directs calls appropriately
* Unpacks and stores reagents and supplies
* Inventories and orders warehouse supply items
* Sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate setup hood. Manages specimen library within established time frames.
* Decontaminates work areas as designated.
* Performs waived tests under supervision
* Seeks specimens as needed
* Maintains work area in clean and organized condition.
* Follows all PPE requirements.
* Maintains designated laboratory equipment.
* Performs QA/QC duties as assigned (eyewash checks, temperature readings etc...)
* Loads urines onto Atlas for urinalysis.
* Resolves unverified pending list for occult bloods and urinalysis.
* Inoculates appropriate microbiology media based on site given.
* Prepares samples for processing i.e. tissue grinders, centrifuging.
* Credits unacceptable / duplicate test requests, knows what sites and specimens are acceptable for testing.
* Places anaerobic culture plates in appropriate bags.
* Loads blood bottles into Bactec machine.
* Prints and separates worksheets.
* Puts culture plates in incubators.
* Prepares concentrates and trichrome slides for ova and parasites.
* Prepares samples for DNA probes.
* Prepares malaria smears.
* Prepares tubes for Giardia antigens and cryptosporidium EIA.
* Performs and finalizes occult blood results.
* Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, crediting, and resulting as needed. 28. Disposes of biohazardous and chemical waste.
* Completes PAL forms appropriately.
* Provides input regarding procedures, training manual, and checklists.
* Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
* Sets up media and supplies for assigned work area.
* Completes training checklists and competency testing appropriately.
* Discards specimens weekly.
* All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

* Accurate worker, detail-oriented
* Flexible with respect to department scheduling needs.
* Flexible to work in other departments as needed.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

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