Full Time Lab Assistant

General Lab - Lab Assistant

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Perform routine and specialized assignments and demonstrate proficiency and understanding of the procedure in the area of a clinical laboratory under the direction of a Medical Technologist

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Performs blood collection procedures using skin (capillary) puncture and venipuncture.
• Performs specialized collection procedures i.e. crossmatch blood cultures, glucose tolerance, urine drug screen collection, PKU/T4, therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
• Recognizes anatomic regions and components of the circulatory system.
• Utilizes proper hand washing.
• Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity.
• Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, and pending logs.
• Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture.
• Performs testing allowed by State of Louisiana License and has been deemed competent by Section leaders.
• Performs selected manual procedures under the supervision of a Medical Technologist.
• Assists the Medical Technologist in operating various types of laboratory equipment to perform tests in chemistry, bacteriology, urine analysis, hematology, etc., under the direction of the Medical Technologist.
• Procure and plant Microbiology specimens.
• Prepare storage of specimens for later testing.
• Dispose of tissue specimens, slides and blocks.
• Operate centrifuges in various sections of laboratory.
• Handles biohazard waste appropriately.
• Performs supply inventory.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Preferred: At least two years of experience in laboratory specimen processing and/or phlebotomy OR successful completion of a phlebotomy program OR Laboratory-related college courses including Clinical Laboratory Assistant associate degree program or bachelor's degree coursework in Biology, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Louisiana State License as a Laboratory Assistant.

License preferred at time of hire. If candidate otherwise meets minimum requirements; license must be obtained within 90 day introductory period.

• Basic computer skills; phlebotomy skills; basic laboratory skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and tuberculosis.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Mental competence and alertness, dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear, concise, pleasant speaking abilities; accurate hearing is essential; visual acuity is a must; stability of emotional make up is essential.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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