Lab Assistant Scarborough Downs

Join our exciting new location at Scarborough Downs! We’re hiring now for an anticipated January 2027start date as we build our fresh, growing team. Our brand-new building is currently targeting a spring 2027 opening, with the official opening date to be announced . Be part of the team from the very beginning and help us bring this exciting new location to life!

The Lab Assistant puts patients at ease with a pleasant and professional manner while obtaining specimens for lab processing. He/she is responsible for preparing specimens for transport to the main laboratory and the reference laboratories and performing proper requisition processes within EMR and LIS.

• Understands all specimen requirements and can perform phlebotomy for both adult patients and pediatric patients
• Always identify patients with two unique identifiers
• Understands LIS and EMR systems to accession and process all lab samples, including outside orders
  • Transfer orders from EMR to LIS and enter appropriate information
• Knows and instructs patients on proper procedure for urine/stool/sputum collection
• Knows what vacutainer tubes to draw for which tests and ensures that all specimens are labeled properly
• Checks send-out log to be sure all reports have been received, call performing lab if copies of report still pending
• Ensures all supply levels are maintained and adequate
  • Orders supplies as instructed by supervisor
• Performs other clinical or administrative office tasks as necessary (if applicable to site)
• Prepares samples for transport and knows all specimen processing procedures
• Adheres to site-specific workflows
• Keeps work area clean, stocked and organized
• Packages Biohazardous Waste to prepare for scheduled pick up
• Understands and can perform all POCT including Quick Strep, Urine hCG, Urine Dip, Quick Flu, Occult Blood, and Urine Drug Screen
  • Perform and document QC when necessary
• Knows and abides by personnel policies and procedures
• Maintains excellent customer service with patients, staff, and physicians
• Assists in training new employees as directed
• Work on quality improvement initiatives with manager, as directed
• Follows all OSHA and CLIA regulations as applied to Inter Med
  • Performs and documents on OSHA Log:
    • 1. Disinfect counters with 10% bleach daily
    • 2. Disinfect phlebotomy chairs/area with 10% bleach daily
    • 4. Empty Confidential Trash daily
    • 6. Disinfect large waste buckets weekly
    • 7. Change sharps containers as needed
    • 8. Monitor and document temperatures
• As directed, consistently performs all the following tasks:
  • “Scanned Lab Composite” workflow daily
  • Scrub lab schedules to check for orders ahead of appointment times
  • Perform “no-show” workflow from lab schedules
  • Ability to work in the processing area independently and without performance concerns
  • Audits the POCT office logs
• If applicable, assists the technologists in the following areas:
  • Understands and can plant all in-house cultures, including urine cultures, strep cultures (throat and vaginal)
  • Builds and checks Micro work lists for Urine Cultures, Strep Cultures, and Vaginal Cultures
• Disassembles and cleans urinalysis analyzer daily
• Orders processing supplies as needed from various vendors and companies
  • Processing and distributing sample to the appropriate performing departments
  • Performing QC on waived platforms
  • Processing urine samples on the automated platform and prepare for microscopic examination
  • Plating microbiology cultures
  • Capping and storing samples
  • Processing Urgent Care samples STAT
  • Any additional projects within the scope of position, as directed

• Successful completion of a phlebotomy or lab assistant training course required
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience with all types of patients and processing preferred
• Excellent professional judgment, phone skills and…