Lab Assistant

Description

Part Time Shift: Sunday 8am-3pm, Monday 10am-2pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm, Saturday 8am-3pm

Pay Range: $19.00-$22.00 Based on experience

• Under the DIRECT and CONSTANT SUPERVISION of the Lead/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) assist in the performance of the analytical automated laboratory testing.
• Follows procedures for handling potentially infectious materials.
• Follows strict procedures of asepsis and antisepsis in the performance of duties.
• Prepare bar coded specimens for the Chemistry, Hematology and Urine Analyzers.
• Assist the CLS in the operation of the analyzer(s) assigned.
• Centrifuge and label urine samples and blood samples.
• Logging specimens received in the laboratory by checking the type of specimen(s) received versus the test(s) ordered.
• Stores or discards specimens for future reference as appropriate.
• Set up primary Bacteriological cultures.
• Assist the CLS in the set up of the I.D. and susceptibility panel for the automated Vitek 2 instrument.
• Prepare blood slides for staining in the Aames automated stainer.
• Prepare gram stain slides.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on instruments according to the manufacturers specification.
• Assist the CLS in troubleshooting instruments.
• Assist the CLS in calling verified results to client (routine and stat).
• Locate missing specimens.
• Follow up on "Results to Follow" (RTF) and clerical problems associated with the reports and requests.
• Monitor the turnaround time of results (TAT) for compliance in accordance with the lab policies.
• Orders, receives, stores and distributes supplies to keep work areas stocked and cleaned.
• Answers, handles, screen and transfers telephone calls when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Technical/other training (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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