What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Assistant position at Coastal Family Health Center, Inc?
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of hematology and chemistry.
- Knowledge of the operation and care of standard laboratory equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to prepare reports on the results of laboratory findings.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with department heads, other employees and the general public.
- Knowledge of basic lab procedures and practices.
- Ability to perform job duties in an effective and appropriate manner according to policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of all cultural, social, educational and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to organize time and activities effectively and efficiently.
- Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment.
- Must be able to follow and give oral and written instructions clearly and concisely.
- Must be able to keep patient and staff information confidential.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during the workday
Qualifications/Education Requirements
To qualify for this position the employee will have completed a certified phlebotomy course or the equivalent/more advanced. They must be able to demonstrate a caring attitude and helpful approach toward all patients. Experience in a lab setting is preferred but not required. Reliable transportation is necessary if asked to work at another practice location
Core Competencies
- Maintains knowledge of tests, techniques, and instruments to keep laboratories in compliance with national standards.
- Maintains lab supplies and inventory through initiating purchase requisition procedure.
- Participates in research projects as requested.
- Gathers samples.
- Performs routine lab tests using standard laboratory equipment.
- Cleans and sterilizes laboratory utensils and equipment.
- Receives written requisitions from providers for routine and specific laboratory tests and performs tests.
- Sets up, calibrates, and performs quality controls on laboratory equipment to maintain good laboratory practices.
- Obtains laboratory specimens for processing such as urine, blood, and aspirates directly from patients.
- Prepares slides for use in microscopic analysis, if applicable.
- Posts test findings on laboratory result slips for study by providers.
- Identifies and labels specimens.
- Files reference or research specimens and reports.
- Performs related work as required.
- Meets all requirements, rules and regulations of CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments).
- Performs other duties as requested or required.
- Upholds, complies with, and enforces the Core Principles and Code of Conduct
