Clinical Lab Assistant I - Laboratory CPU - Per Diem

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie in Sayre, PA is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant I to handle pre-analytical specimen receipt, processing, and storage, verify patient identification, and document/test orders in the lab system. The role may include phlebotomy when needed and requires adherence to regulatory standards.

You will operate centrifuges and pneumatic tube systems, monitor equipment, perform routine QA, and communicate with patients, nurses, and physicians to ensure accurate test handling and high-quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One to two years of college science courses desired and/or extensive experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Computer familiarity with keyboards and system navigation required.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, and other patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assesses suitability and acceptability of patient specimens and prepares specimens for testing including printing labels, centrifugation, aliquoting, uncapping/capping specimen tubes, and preparing racks.
• Place specimens in centrifuge and on automated track system (in applicable laboratories) and promptly delivers specimens to testing areas.
• Troubleshoots missing specimens and utilizes multiple laboratory software programs to store and retrieve specimens.
• Troubleshoots the automation system with the support of technical services.
• Performs daily quality assurance, disinfection, and departmental assigned duties.
• Records temperature, humidity, and other non-testing equipment maintenance (centrifuges, water bath, etc.)
• Monitors inventory storage environments as required for par levels and storage.
• Answers telephones and communicates with patients, nurses, providers, and health care professionals, providing a high-level customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory software

Education

High school diploma

College science courses (1-2 years)

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

Summary

Clinical Lab Assistant I perform pre-analytical specimen receipt, processing, identification verification and specimen storage. The Clinical Lab Assistant I operates centrifuge and pneumatic tube systems, office equipment, enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system. The Clinical Lab Assistant I is responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolutions of pre-analytical specimen related issues. Assistants may be required to perform phlebotomy or other specimen collection.

Education, License & Certification

High school diploma is required. One to two years of college science courses is desired, and/or extensive experience in a clinical laboratory. Computer familiarity with keyboards and system navigation is required. Medical terminology and/or knowledge of basic anatomy is preferred.

Education

HSG High School Grad or Equivalent

Essential Functions

1. Safely handles potentially infectious blood, body fluids, and other patient specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Assesses suitability and acceptability of patient specimens and prepares specimens for testing including printing labels, centrifugation, aliquoting, uncapping/capping specimen tubes, and preparing racks.
3. Place specimens in centrifuge and on automated track system (in applicable laboratories) and promptly delivers specimens to testing areas.
4. Troubleshoots missing specimens and utilizes multiple laboratory software programs to store and retrieve specimens.
5. Troubleshoots the automation system with the support of technical services.
6. Performs daily quality assurance, disinfection, and departmental assigned duties.
7. Records temperature, humidity, and other non-testing equipment maintenance (centrifuges, water bath, etc.)
8. Monitors inventory storage environments as required for par levels and storage.
9. Answers telephones and communicates with patients, nurses, providers, and health care professionals, providing a high-level customer service.

Other Duties

• May be required to learn and perform phlebotomy or other specimen collection.
• Other duties as assigned.