Sobre

• Description
• The Clinical Lab Assistant is responsible for processing specimens and loading instruments, assisting with specimen preparation, and sending out specimens for testing. S/he consults with phlebotomy staff about specimen requirements, ensures proper re-collections and processing, and performs phlebotomy when workload warrants. S/he performs waived testing, as well as various clerical duties, including answering the phone, and ordering supplies.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Processes specimens: receives, spins, and packages specimens
• Performs waived testing
• Loads specimens on instruments
• Restocks and orders laboratory supplies
• Empties bio hazard waste and replaces containers
• Answers phone and faxes reports to providers
• Monitors pending logs
• Rotates sample storage
• Enters variances into MEDITECH Quality Reports
• Checks the phlebotomy orders for accuracy, corrects issues
• Monitors the return of send out tests, matching to the patient’s orders
• Trains new hires on LIS order entry, specimen receiving, looking up results
• Trains new hires in specimen processing
• Reconciles send out invoices with the LIS charges – when issues inform laboratory director for resolution
• Reviews failed fax report in LIS, resolves issues
• Create / update specimen processing procedures
• Performs phlebotomy draws as needed
• Requirements
• EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• AMT or ASCP CLA certification within 1 year of hire
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire
• Computer skills
• WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Phlebotomist experience preferred

• Note: Job description available upon request.**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer