The Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for aiding the laboratory scientist, technologist or technician with pre- and post-analytic duties in the testing departments. The Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for preparing samples for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory and completing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)-waived testing. Assists in testing departments by performing pre- and post-analytic processes under the supervision of a laboratory scientist, technologist or technician Prepares samples for laboratory testing, such as inoculating plates, specimen slide preparation and centrifuging specimens Performs certain diagnostic/serological testing for interpretation and/or therapeutic intervention by/or at the request of a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of a MT, MLS, or MLT Loads and removes samples onto certain analyzers and other instrumentation per laboratory department protocol Stocks supplies, monitors temperatures, and assists with other duties as assigned by a supervisor Complies with all laboratory policies and regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control Prepares samples to be shipped to a reference laboratory, following all specimen transport regulations; and completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing Ensures 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 Responsible for distribution of reports and maintaining of laboratory documents and records Completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing and enters results into EHR under the supervision of a laboratory technician / technologist Receives, processes, and delivers samples to analytical areas according to procedures and policy Monitors delivery systems and front desk for samples received Verifies, enters and ensures proper 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

Education:

Associate's Degree in a science or health science field

Experience:

Two (2) years of related laboratory experience. Advanced education may substitute for the experience requirement.

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail