Clinical Laboratory Aide

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Summary: The Laboratory Aide performs technical and clerical functions under the supervision of a qualified technical employee. Duties include order entry, specimen processing, instrument preparation, delivery, storage and retrieval activities. Ethical and professional performance must align with established medical laboratory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, process and accession specimens for testing procedures (50%)
• Assist technical personnel with pre- and post-analytical duties (50%)
• Answer telephones, communicate and document; maintain department/instrument equipment; manage supplies; maintain conditions; manage sample storage; miscellaneous duties as needed for test preparation and completion
• Register specimens following all Patient Access department protocols
• Order tests in LIS/CoPath systems, process samples accurately and efficiently to ensure specimen integrity and identity
• Receive specimens in the laboratory information system and distribute to various departments for testing
• Retrieve specimens from storage for add‑on or repeat testing
• Provide for age‑specific needs of the population served per department standards and policies/procedures for patients ranging in age from birth to 100+ years
• All other duties as assigned

Required

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; GENSTUDY specialization.

Experience, Training and

Skills:

• Organization skills, manual dexterity, customer service, communication, teamwork, and computer skills
• Competency in Microsoft Windows
• Six (6) months experience in a clinical or microbiology laboratory and/or one (1) year experience handling biological specimens preferred
• Medical terminology, knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures and protocols preferred
• Knowledge of MISYS LIS, HIS and admitting policies and procedures preferred
• Job shadow in Microbiology and/or Histology may be required based on experience

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to stressful situations, public contact, trauma, grief and death
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex or substitutes
• Move freely about the facility, with or without assisted device; perform job functions as outlined
• Overall vision and hearing necessary, with or without assisted device
• Must sit/stand/walk for long periods; frequent postural changes (stooping, kneeling, crouching) may be required
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material; must follow My Michigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing requirements
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, regular attendance, stay awake
• Overall dexterity required for handling, reaching, grasping, etc. May involve repetition of these movements
• Physical Demand Level: Light; lift/carry 11-20 lbs. 0–33% of the workday; 10 lbs 34–66%; walk/stand/push/pull arm/leg controls

Seniority level: Part‑time