Lab Assistant

Part Time Shift: Sunday 8am-3pm, Monday 10am-2pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm, Saturday 8am-3pm
Pay Range: $19.00-$22.00 Based on experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o Under the DIRECT and CONSTANT SUPERVISION of the Lead/ Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) assist in the performance of the analytical automated laboratory testing.
o Follows procedures for handling potentially infectious materials.
o Follows strict procedures of asepsis and antisepsis in the performance of duties.
o Prepare bar coded specimens for the Chemistry, Hematology and Urine Analyzers.
o Assist the CLS in the operation of the analyzer(s) assigned.
o Centrifuge and label urine samples and blood samples.
o Logging specimens received in the laboratory by checking the type of specimen(s) received versus the test(s) ordered.
o Stores or discards specimens for future reference as appropriate.
o Set up primary Bacteriological cultures.
o Assist the CLS in the set up of the I.D. and susceptibility panel for the automated Vitek 2 instrument.
o Prepare blood slides for staining in the Aames automated stainer.
o Prepare gram stain slides.
o Perform basic preventive maintenance on instruments according to the manufacturers specification.
o Assist the CLS in troubleshooting instruments.
o Assist the CLS in calling verified results to client (routine and stat)
o Locate missing specimens.
o Follow up on "Results to Follow" (RTF) and clerical problems associated with the reports and requests.
o Monitor the turnaround time of results (TAT) for compliance in accordance with the lab policies.
o Orders, receives, stores and distributes supplies to keep work areas stocked and cleaned.
o Answers, handles, screen and transfers telephone calls when necessary
o Other duties as assigned

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