Advanced Laboratory Assistant

Description

Arbor-Women’s Health Elevated is the largest privately owned, exclusively focused, full-service women’s health diagnostics company in the U.S., featuring a broad and growing portfolio of products. We are elevating women's health and creating novel technology-based solutions that allow healthcare providers to devote more time to their patients. Diagnostics services include anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, cytopathology, molecular pathology, microbiology, and genetic testing. Arbor is uniquely positioned to develop services and solutions tailored to meet the needs of a women’s health practice. Every solution is created to uniquely support women’s health providers and their patients. Learn More at www.arbordiagnostics.org.

Job Summary:
The Advanced Laboratory Assistant prepares patient samples for clinical and anatomical testing. Specifically, this includes preparing specimens for testing, entering data into the Laboratory Information System, preparing specimen works lists and performing instrumentation maintenance and clean-up duties.

Hours:
•    Tuesday – Saturday, (4:00a – 12:30p)
•    Tuesday – Saturday, (9:00a – 5:30p)

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Evaluates specimen orders and enters clinical data / information into a variety of computer systems
•     Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and takes the appropriate action to correct
•     Performs technical and non-technical procedures required to process and submit patient specimens for analysis
•     Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures
•     Communicates deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information and equipment
•     Documents information as required, including processing logs quality control, and labeling of reagents
•     Prepares reagents in the department
•     Routinely handles biohazardous and / or chemical hazardous material 
 

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities: 
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent interpersonal
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
•    Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
•    Ability to work in a team environment
•    Maintain confidential information

Education and Experience:
•    High School Diploma required

Physical Requirements:
•    Employee is regularly required to talk or hear
•    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
•    Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
It is the policy of Arbor Diagnostics, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.