Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Quick Facts

• Part-time: 20 hours/week
• Schedule: 7:00am–11:00am, Monday–Friday (no weekends, no holidays)

Description

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant supports patient care by receiving specimens, entering and retrieving lab results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and hospital computer systems, and distributing specimens to the appropriate testing areas. The role also includes performing waived testing as applicable under the direction of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), handling specimen rejections/critical results documentation, and coordinating lab logistics such as courier pickups.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab staff and other departments, nurses, and providers to support excellent patient care
• Receive specimens into the LIS
• Input and retrieve lab results in laboratory or hospital computer systems
• Register specimen drop-offs (e.g., Home health) in LIS with accurate data entry
• Distribute specimens to the appropriate testing areas
• Identify and help solve problems with supervisor/manager/pathologist/coworkers as needed
• Perform waived testing as applicable under CLS direction
• Ensure the correct sample type is received, including container and volume
• Communicate specimen rejections and critical/notifiable results to clinical personnel and complete required documentation
• May review refrigerator temperatures and QC/QA records; log concerns in the Corrective Action Log and report to maintenance
• Follow lab procedures and follow up on outstanding orders, including time-sensitive draws/charges
• Pull AP slides for second opinion requests and log material back into Epic when returned
• Answer laboratory phone calls and triage appropriately
• Coordinate courier pickups as needed
• Department-specific: may perform phlebotomy and other specimen collections per age-related standards

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in a general lab, specimen processing, or phlebotomy department

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
• Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification (see benefits information URL for details)
• Sign-on bonus eligibility rules (if included) depend on internal status and rehire timing