Clinical - Lab Assistant

Abacus Staffing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory assistant to support daily operations in a fast-paced environment. This role involves sorting specimens, maintaining equipment, and preparing samples for testing, all while adhering to strict safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all laboratory functions. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact the quality of healthcare services provided. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical assistant training helpful.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and retain information.

Responsibilities

• Sort and receive specimens, perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Prepare specimens for testing and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Laboratory Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Training

Math and Science Courses

Tools

Laboratory Computer System

PCs

Job description

Is Position Eligible for Remote Work?: No

State of Credentials Licenses Required: No

Shift/Time Zone: 11:00pm-7:30am

Job Description

OB SUMMARY: Perform the daily activities as described below. Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Job Requirements

1. Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
2. Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
3. Perform laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts), specimen storage, and retrieval.
4. Prepare reagents and/or media in the department.
5. Prepare specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.
6. Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
7. Resolve pending lists.
8. Find missing samples.
9. Decontaminate work areas.
10. Perform weekly radioactive wipe tests.
11. Maintain files for department records.
12. Change gas cylinders.
13. Follow all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
14. Use the laboratory computer system as well as operate PCs.
15. Dispose of biohazardous material.
16. Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Medical assistant training helpful. Math and science courses preferred.

Work Experience

None required.

Special Requirements

1. Ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
2. Ability to retain information once learned.
3. Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.

Key Word Search

laboratory, medical

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