Clinical Lab Assistant II: Specimen Handling & Quality

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

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support medical laboratory scientists across our facilities. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine lab support, enter data, and help with approved testing in various labs, ensuring compliance with CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities include receiving and accessioning samples, processing specimens, resolving issues with specimens, and handling add-on testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of two years of work experience as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (CLA I) in a clinical or hospital setting required.
• Additional credit hours in biology and/or chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and accession patient samples into the Laboratory Information System with accurate coding and patient info for billing.
• Processes and delivers specimens; stores as needed (refrigerator, freezer, incubator, dry ice).
• Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues and documents QA information.
• Processes add-on testing per procedures.
• May perform waived to moderate complexity testing as approved.
• Answers telephones and responds to customer inquiries.
• Resolves customer complaints and documents actions.
• Communicates test results and descriptions to internal/external customers.
• Reviews test pending list and assists with instrument troubleshooting as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years CLA I experience

Biology/chemistry coursework

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support medical laboratory scientists across our facilities. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine lab support, enter data, and help with approved testing in various labs, ensuring compliance with CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities include receiving and accessioning samples, processing specimens, resolving issues with specimens, and handling add-on testing.