Laboratory Assistant / day shift

Essential Functions: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily under direct supervision of a qualified supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Early morning and day shift available.

· Retrieve, locate, store, and sort samples according to test requirements.

· Perform clerical duties including printing worksheets, labels, and organizing and archiving documents.

· Performs routine instrument maintenance for equipment on which the individual has been trained.

· Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA, CAP, CLIA, and additional state regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.

· Performs laboratory tasks including centrifuging specimens, monitoring temperatures, decontamination of work surfaces, etc. in which the individual has been trained.

· Prepare reagents, solutions, and media.

· Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.

· Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.

· Assist Lab Management as needed.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills:

· Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology preferred.

· Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.

· Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment and instrument maintenance.

· Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

· Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.

· Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.

· Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.

· Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

· Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.

· Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.

· Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.

· Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

· Highschool graduate or higher preferred.

· Prior clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Work Environment:

· Environmentally controlled clinical laboratory environment.

· Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.

· Frequent exposure to bodily fluids.

· Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, hazardous and toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.

· Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as lab coat, gloves, and a face shield.

· Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, regulatory and accrediting agencies, and other members of the public.

Physical Demands:

· Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking.

· Occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping.

· Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.

· Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone.

· OSHA Category 1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person