Clinical Lab Assistant II - Microbiology

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant II in Nashville, TN. This entry-level role involves performing various laboratory functions such as data entry, specimen handling, and assisting lab supervisors in daily operations. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, prepared to manage biological samples, and adhere strictly to lab safety standards.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of clinical laboratory operations preferred.
• Ability to maintain laboratory safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and specimen handling tasks in the clinical lab.
• Assist with loading and unloading specimens on automated instruments.
• Maintain organization of laboratory documentation and samples.

Skills

Data Entry

Specimen Handling

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant II - Microbiology

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Job Summary

The Clinical Lab Assistant II performs various functions in the Clinical lab related to data entry, specimen handling, centrifuging, pouring off and preparing specimens for testing, preparing peripheral smears by automated methods, loading bar-coded specimens on analyzers, automated process of sorting, decapping, aliquotting and archiving specimens and assisting Clinical Supervisors/Managers in the day to day operation of the laboratory as necessary.

• Microbiology specific duties assigned are for staining smears by automated methods, loading primary barcoded specimens onto automation for analysis by a licensed individual, and primary inoculations of microbiology specimens.
  
  

Job Summary

The Clinical Lab Assistant II performs various functions in the Clinical lab related to data entry, specimen handling, centrifuging, pouring off and preparing specimens for testing, preparing peripheral smears by automated methods, loading bar-coded specimens on analyzers, automated process of sorting, decapping, aliquotting and archiving specimens and assisting Clinical Supervisors/Managers in the day to day operation of the laboratory as necessary.

• Microbiology specific duties assigned are for staining smears by automated methods, loading primary barcoded specimens onto automation for analysis by a licensed individual, and primary inoculations of microbiology specimens.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for department specimen receiving of FastTrack specimens within established productivity metrics.
• Performs loading and unloading of specimens on automated instrumentation within state guidelines.
• Perform clinical pending specimen logs to account for missing physical specimens within the department.
• Performs physical retrieval of specimens found from pending log review.
• Performs basic understanding and usage of specimen registration (accessioning) of specimens for department testing.
• Handle specialty specimens including assembling specimen folders, printing labels, sorting samples by department, filling out paperwork for add-on testing and sending out samples for reference testing.
• Responsible for maintaining and reviewing pending lists and ensuring fulfillment of referral testing TAT's.
• Collect information related to client inquiries/complaints and communicate to Client Services Representative for follow-up and response.
• Receive inbound calls from physicians, laboratories, nurses, clients, sales reps, clinics, and hospitals and directs those calls to appropriate personnel and communicate with clients, as necessary.
• Handle difficult calls tactfully, courteously, and professionally.
• Routine clerical duties including filing, faxing, inventory of supplies for the various departments, receiving and distributing mail.
• Responsible for accurately capturing computer images for using software.
• Perform data entry concerning patient demographics information and imaging as assigned.
• Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
• Transport and help maintain organization of documentation stored off-site. Review retention times and dispose of appropriate pieces of documentation when retention times are met.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
  
  

Non-essential Functions

• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Other duties as assigned.

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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