Clinical Lab Assistant I (Student Position)- Laboratory CPU - Per Diem

Guthrie Health; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant I to join their dynamic laboratory team. This per diem position involves critical pre-analytical tasks such as specimen receipt, processing, and storage. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate patient identification and assist in troubleshooting laboratory issues while providing exceptional customer service. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college science courses desired.
• Computer familiarity and medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimens safely and prepare them for testing.
• Troubleshoot missing specimens and maintain quality assurance.

Skills

Patient Identification

Specimen Processing

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

College Science Courses

Tools

Laboratory Computer System

Centrifuge

Automated Track System

Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant I (MLS Student Position)- Laboratory CPU - Per Diem

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.

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:

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