Medical Laboratory Assistant

General Summary of Position

Responsible for obtaining, collecting, receiving, logging and processing patient specimens. Assures accuracy of collection and labeling, processes specimens appropriately and send specimens to appropriate section. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets each patient and family member(s) in a courteous manner. Educates patient and family member(s) about the procedure to be performed. Performs correct patient identification for accurate labeling, collection, and processing of laboratory specimens. Performs all specimen collection techniques (venipuncture, fingerstick) accurately and according to all SOP's. Labels all patient specimens and barcode order requisitions with initials, time drawn, and verifies orders in the computer system upon arrival in the laboratory.
• Provides nursing personnel and physician offices with verbal test results and pathology reports, referring any problems directly to the Supervisor. Mails and faxes laboratory reports to physician offices as necessary.
• Keeps laboratory reports filed and up to date by making every effort to complete the filing generated on his / her shift, is able to locate and retrieve information from the files as requested. Communicates daily request for courier service for PKU specimen transport via internet order placement process. Performs weekly quality control of laboratory eyewash stations, as assigned.
• Adheres to all safety protocols including standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, and other infection control policies.
• Is able to work efficiently and organize work during heavy workload situations to expedite patient results. Follows correct procedures for blood culture collection and maintains a

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position has a hiring range of $21.08 - $33.08

Salary : $21 - $33