Clinical Lab Assistant II – Lab Operations and Specimens

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to provide essential laboratory support under direct supervision across multiple specialized laboratories. You will receive and accession patient samples, ensure accurate coding for billing, and help maintain specimen integrity.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, addressing QA issues, performing add-on testing as needed, and assisting with waived-to-moderate complexity tests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of work experience as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (CLAI) or equivalent in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Receives and accession patient samples into the Laboratory Information System with accurate coding and patient identification.
• Processes and handles specimens, including centrifugation and storage as required.
• Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues and documents all QA-related information.
• Performs add-on testing as needed and may handle waived to moderate complexity testing.
• Answers phones and responds to customer inquiries and requests professionally.
• Communicates test results and descriptions to internal and external customers to ensure satisfaction.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to provide essential laboratory support under direct supervision across multiple specialized laboratories. You will receive and accession patient samples, ensure accurate coding for billing, and help maintain specimen integrity.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, addressing QA issues, performing add-on testing as needed, and assisting with waived-to-moderate complexity tests.