Clinical Laboratory Assistant

2 days ago


Martinsville, Virginia, United States Sovah Health - Martinsville Full time
About the Role

Sovah Health - Martinsville is seeking a skilled Clinical Lab Assistant to join our team. As a Clinical Lab Assistant, you will play a vital role in the laboratory, performing various tasks to support the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Key Responsibilities
  • Verify patient and specimen identification before performing any procedure.
  • Assist with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.
  • Centrifuge and store blood samples for subsequent testing.
  • Prepare smears as required for appropriate staining.
  • Reference specimens to reference laboratories using the appropriate protocols.
  • Prepare and submit specimens according to Reference Laboratory guidelines.
  • Enter test orders manually for non-interfaced tests.
  • Verify samples collected by non-lab personnel are properly collected, labeled, and matched with the appropriate request or barcode labels for appropriate testing.
  • Complete and document scheduled and unscheduled computer maintenance, including changing ribbons and labels, resetting terminals, downing terminals, logging in and out of the system, and cleaning workstations.
  • Perform waived and selected moderate tests and document quality control according to Laboratory Protocols.
  • Enter results according to Computer System Protocols.
  • Set up, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate standard laboratory equipment, including pipettes, centrifuge, stainers, and instrumentation.
  • Set up and incubate cultures and gram stain-positive blood cultures.
  • Maintain adequate stock of supplies.
  • Maintain work area in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner.
  • Perform clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and filing.
  • Communicate test results to appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Receive requests, both written and verbal, from physicians for laboratory tests. When a verbal request, follow the protocol for obtaining the written documentation for the verbal request.
  • Investigate and verify unusual orders with the units, physicians, and/or Reference Lab.
  • Query, print, fax, mail, call, and/or chart any reports to the appropriate person/unit/office that requires manual reporting.
  • Enter patient demographics and orders into LCS.
  • Participate in the Quality Assessment process as defined by the Hospital and the Laboratory.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required and a phlebotomy course or prior phlebotomy training; phlebotomy certification preferred.
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Completes On-the-Job (OTJ) training for CLA duties.
About Us

Sovah Health - Martinsville is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. We are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.



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