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Laboratory Assistant

2 months ago

Huntsville Alabama, United States Southern Cancer Center Full time
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Research

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant to join our team at Southern Cancer Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various laboratory tasks, including specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with performing phlebotomy and collecting specimens from patients as ordered.
  • Assure pre-authorization and complete appropriate consent forms prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
  • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
  • Send specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house.
  • Process incoming orders for lab testing, including reference laboratory specimens.
  • Perform specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimens.
  • Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment, including daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance.
  • Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
  • Participate in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
  • Prepare peripheral blood smear and perform complete WBC differential.
  • Perform microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
  • Record results on appropriate worksheets and computer systems and perform file maintenance.
  • Process specimens for send-out testing.
  • Follow the laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or notify supervisor.
  • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Maintain proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program, including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
  • Verify all critical results and document with accurate follow-up.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and ensure that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
  • Prepare reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions as needed.
  • Restock the laboratory area as needed.
  • Process in-house and in-coming results for charting.
  • Chart patient results in a timely manner as needed.
  • Properly identify and band patients for blood product transfusion.
  • Process properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.
  • Adhere to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
  • Comply with applicable regulatory agency standards.
  • Properly dispose of hazardous materials.
  • Maintain a clean working environment.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Requirements:

  • Associate's degree in medical technology or laboratory science.
  • Current state license if required.
  • AMT, ASCP, or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
  • Position is entry-level and requires 0-3 years of experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands of this job typically require a full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception, and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff, and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of the workweek, on average.