Clinical Lab Assistant - Dynamic Lab Roles & Growth

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the preparation and routing of laboratory tests across UMMS' diverse labs, ensuring accurate data entry and compliant processing. Under supervision, you will receive specimens, accessions them in the LIS, handle specimens per protocol, resolve issues, and assist with routine testing and customer inquiries.

This role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and accessions patient samples into the Laboratory Information System. Ensures that all codes and information are entered accurately and timely.
• Processes (centrifuges, aliquots, and performs other special handling procedures for specimens) and delivers specimens to specific laboratories as required.
• Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues such as mislabeled specimens, quantity not sufficient (QNS), specimen integrity, incorrect container type, incorrect/incomplete requisitions, etc., and documents all information for quality assurance purposes.
• Processes add-on testing according to departmental procedures.
• May perform waived to moderate complexity testing.
• Answers telephones and responds to customer inquiries and requests.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the preparation and routing of laboratory tests across UMMS' diverse labs, ensuring accurate data entry and compliant processing. Under supervision, you will receive specimens, accessions them in the LIS, handle specimens per protocol, resolve issues, and assist with routine testing and customer inquiries.

This role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment at