Clinical Lab Assistant - Banner Gateway (Evening Shift)

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant for their Gilbert, AZ location. This role involves assisting lab staff with specimen collection and processing while ensuring quality control and patient communication. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and applicable certifications, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical lab staff and process biological specimens.
• Perform quality control for testing as directed by technical staff.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with customers.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/CLA certification

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant - Banner Gateway (Evening Shift)

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Primary City/State

Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name

Procurement-Gateway

Work Shift

Evening

Job Category

Lab

Hours: 11am - 7:30pm.

Monday through Friday.

Weekends as needed.

Rotating holidays.

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Position Summary

This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Core Functions

• May process and prepare patient samples as required to include the following: 1) specimen collection, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity 2) general laboratory specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory processing. May perform waived and moderate complexity testing under direct supervision while meeting performance standards and knowledge level determined for the approved testing. Demonstrates an understanding of the computer systems used in the department. Tracks and locates missing specimens while monitoring pending lists. Performs maintenance activities on laboratory equipment as directed. Demonstrates awareness and conforms with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements related to their area of responsibility.
• Focuses on quality by ensuring that all work performed is accurate, complete and within the time frames defined by the department. Meets department standards for productivity and quality. May perform quality control for testing as directed by technical staff, basic troubleshooting and communicate technical concerns to technical staff. Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures. Follows established methods and practices and demonstrates basic problem-solving skills with QC, testing and computer issues and maintains acceptable specimen rejection rates, if applicable.
• Participates in departmental financial responsibilities through the appropriate use of supplies and materials and assists with inventory management. Participates in department initiatives to reduce costs and improve service.
• Performs miscellaneous support duties as defined by the department, which may include phlebotomy and training. May contribute to the updates of training documents and procedures.
• Communicates courteously, professionally, effectively, and accurately with internal and external customers. Demonstrates skills for basic computer inquiry and problem solving, and use of communication equipment. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills. Promotes positive communications that enhance teamwork. Attendance and participation at staff meetings.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy.
• Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.
• Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
• Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical laboratory experience.
• Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program.
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Additional related education and/or experience.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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