What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Assistant position at Sonora Quest Laboratories?
Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona
Department Name: Lab-BTMC
Work Shift: Evening
Job Category: Lab
Summary of Job Responsibilities
This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director.
Key duties include:
Minimum Qualifications:
Department Name: Lab-BTMC
Work Shift: Evening
Job Category: Lab
Summary of Job Responsibilities
This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director.
Key duties include:
- Processing and preparing patient samples to include specimen collection, general laboratory specimen processing, and referral laboratory processing.
- Focusing on quality by ensuring that all work performed is accurate, complete and within the time frames defined by the department.
- Participating in departmental financial responsibilities through the appropriate use of supplies and materials and assisting with inventory management.
- Performing miscellaneous support duties as defined by the department, which may include phlebotomy and training.
- Communicating courteously, professionally, effectively, and accurately with internal and external customers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy.
- Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.
- Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
- Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
- Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.
- Previous clinical laboratory experience.
- Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program.
- Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Additional related education and/or experience.
