Clinical Lab Assistant

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a laboratory technician responsible for the point of entry for patient specimens. This role involves labeling, processing, and distributing specimens for testing, as well as maintaining laboratory equipment and resolving customer inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for specimen entry into the laboratory.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Monitors supply levels in the specimen processing area.

Job description

Provides point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory. Supports technical areas of the laboratory. Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry.

• Job Description

  Primary point of contact for all specimen entry into the laboratory. Labels, processes, and distributes based on testing ordered and required. Monitors supply levels in the specimen processing area. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; responsible for internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution. Frequent interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician office staff.