Clinical Lab Assistant (4:00p - 12:30a)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots the laboratory automation and automation lines; performs instrument maintenance as necessary. Serves as a resource on all aspects of the automation systems. Optimizes lab test order entry in the lab information systems, registration, and billing systems as necessary; optimizes the routing and loading of patient specimens to instruments and work benches. Communicates effectively to all levels of lab staff and external contacts on all aspects of the automation lines and specimen handling, processing, and routing.

Position: Clinical Lab Assistant       

Department: Lab Support Services

Schedule: Full Time 4p - 12:30a 40 hrs

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a clinical science is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3 -5 years experience working in a clinical laboratory environment

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience in the workflow in a clinical laboratory with basic knowledge and understanding of laboratory specimen processing and testing
• Has experience, or is capable of, performing and reporting waived testing, as defined by CLIA regulations.
• Has experience, or is capable of, performing preventive maintenance, minor repairs and troubleshooting of lab automation equipment.
• Demonstrated technical competency using hospital computer systems such as Microsoft Office, patient registration systems (e.g. SDK, etc.) and Laboratory Information Systems (e.g. Sunquest)
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills are required to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts in a courteous and customer service manner
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; strong attention to detail, organizational ability and follow-through.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.

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