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Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days, EWCH, Murphy, NCMedicine Journal • Murphy, NC, United States
Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days, EWCH, Murphy, NC

Medicine Journal • Murphy, NC, United States
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant works within the laboratory, to distribute specimens, to assist testing personnel with the preparation of test samples, to perform infection control processes, to assist and perform and appropriately record maintenance and/or quality procedures within the clinical laboratory. The Clinical Lab Assistant must possess strong communication skills and maintain professionalism both inter-departmentally and with personnel outside the laboratory; physicians, clinicians, nursing staff. He/she is detail-oriented, and has strong computer skills with the ability to maneuver multiple IT programs and platforms. He/she is able to accurately identify patient information on specimens and to appropriately distribute samples in a timely manner. The Clinical Lab Assistant is willing to read and adhere to all facility and departmental policies and procedures as they apply to the laboratory and to their individual job duties. The Clinical Lab Assistant pays meticulous attention to detail and has the integrity and willingness to honestly and thoroughly communicate and document appropriately when questions or problems arise.

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant in Microbiology is responsible for receiving, managing, processing, and distributing samples for testing within the Microbiology Department or to referral laboratories. He/she must possess the knowledge of sample types received and the appropriate handling requirements. He/she must be able to operate within the computer system to access information for testing that is performed in the department. He/she will distribute molecular specimens to appropriate testing areas. After training, the CLA can perform molecular ID NOW testing along with other waived tests. He/she must be able to manually set up cultures utilizing appropriate technique (streaking inoculation) and proper media for all sample types received in the department.

The Clinical Lab Assistant in Referral Testing routes specimens for referral testing. The CLA in Referral must manage all aspects of the logistic process for testing appropriately. He/she must positively identify patient samples accurately throughout the process of receiving, labeling, shipping, and transcribing. He/she must be willing and able to obtain training and Certification in Hazardous Materials Shipping (training and certification arranged within the lab). The CLA in Referrals is required to adhere to all regulatory requirements of OSHA, DOT, FDA and other agencies as applicable. He/she is responsible for ordering and maintaining shipping supply inventories.

The Clinical Lab Assistant will be required to drive to outside Nursing Homes for collections of specimens from the patients. They are required to maintain proper Identification of the patient before collections and proper collection techniques. This will require the CLA to maintain current auto insurance coverage.

Education: Required: - High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: - AS or BS in a biological science Experience: Required: N/A Preferred: - 1 to 2 years of experience working in the Referrals, Blood Bank or Microbiology sections of clinical lab or other laboratory experience. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: N/A Preferred: - Medical Lab Assistant Certification (ASCP) Department Position Summary: - Excellent attention to detail - Verbal and written communication skills - Research and analysis skills - Experience working with lab equipment - Mathematic and measurement skills - Knowledge of computer research and analysis programs - Good teamwork skills - Ability to keep detailed records

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