Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We have a great client that is looking for a Lab Assistant in Detroit, MI!

This is a 13-week contract opportunity. The pay rate is up to $18.88 per hour.

Job Summary :

Under regular supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of routine laboratory support procedures including pick-up, processing, order entry, and transport of laboratory specimens and materials. May perform occasional blood sample collection. Interacts with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities :

• Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing with particular emphasis on the pre- analytic and post-analytic processes.
• Enters patient demographic and test order information into lab information systems according to training protocols and in a timely manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Understands and follows HFHS Standards of Excellence to support a culture of exceptional customer service skills when interacting with patients, co-workers, and caregivers.
• Reviews laboratory request forms for complete demographic and order entry information and resolves discrepancies as needed. Exercises care in specimen handling and order entry to protect the identity and integrity of samples.
• Within established parameters, and with appropriate competency training and supervisor approval, may perform selected CLIA waived tests. Following successful completion of competency assessment, may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision.
• Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and improvement programs, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Help ensure a safe workplace. Reports any unsafe condition to supervisors.
• Assists in the training of employees and students. Attends and participates in department continuing education and in-service programs.
• May perform blood sample collection or phlebotomy on an occasional basis after completion of competency.
• May instruct patients and health care staff in the proper methods for lab specimen collection and handling.
• Within established parameters, may perform a variety of clerical tasks, transport specimens, prepare samples for testing, operate autoclaves and glassware cleaning equipment, systems, record temperatures, and use specified laboratory equipment.

Requirements :

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