Laboratory Assistant I - Laboratory - Variable - PRN

Under the direction of the manager, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for preparing samples for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory; and performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)-waived testing under supervision of a technologist/technician. The Laboratory Assistant performs Laboratory patient registrations, processes orders, and records maintenance.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

No experience required

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service approach Completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail Receives, processes, and delivers samples to analytical areas according to procedures and policy Monitors delivery systems and front desk for samples received Verifies and enters patient identification information on specimen labels Sorts and delivers laboratory specimens to specialized laboratory areas Prioritizes samples according to order status (STAT, ASAP, etc.) priority, and required turn-around-times Prepares samples to be shipped to a reference laboratory, following all specimen transport regulations; and completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing Verifies correct sample type, labeling, and transport criteria for reference lab samples Prepares samples for transport according to regulations; consulting with technicians/technologists concerning sample requirements when needed Scans reported results into Electronic Health Record (EHR) upon receipt of results from reference laboratory Completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing and enters results into EHR under the supervision of a laboratory technician / technologist Performs clerical duties for the front desk, admission processes, and maintenance of laboratory documents Responsible for monitoring and directing calls coming into the department Communicates appropriate information to the patient, lab staff, and interdisciplinary areas with excellent customer service Responsible for dispatching phlebotomists as requested Completes and verifies all lab registration processes on patients Responsible for entering physician orders into the Electronic Health Record system accurately and in a timely manner Fills supply orders for laboratory clients and clinics Responsible for distribution of reports and maintaining of laboratory documents and records