Lab Assistant II

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Job description

Responsibilities:

* Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing, and maintaining records of patient test results.
* Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing.
* Unpacks specimens and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.
* Prepares all specimens received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations
* Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens.
* Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, checking labeling, logging specimens, arranging reports for delivery, keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
* Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
* Prepares and stages specimens, centrifuge, reagents, etc., enters results into LIS
* Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

* HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
* Minimum of 1 year lab or accessioning experience
* Applicants should be detail oriented, flexible, quick to learn, as well as be proficient in data entry and organizational abilities.
* Able to work productively, effectively, and independently in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to handle multiple tasks systems simultaneously
* Effective verbal and written communications, especially listening skills
* Detailed orientated with regards to data entry and excellent typing skills
* Strong computer skills and ability to work within windows and Laboratory Information System environment
* Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Preferred candidate qualifications:

* Medical background or experience with laboratory testing terminology or a strong aptitude to learn terminology

Physical and Time requirements:

* Able to sit and stand for long periods of time
* Able to lift up to 30lbs
* Flexible hours and overtime may be required
* SHIFT TIMES: Must be available to work evenings as needed and rotating weekends.

Full time

Regular

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