Clinical Laboratory Assistant

University Health; Selman City (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to accurately register, receive and label specimens for analytical testing and distribution to the proper area. You will safely process and store biological samples such as blood, body fluids and tissue, and enter them into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), following prescribed procedures to maintain integrity and traceability.

Attention to detail and accountability for your work under supervision are essential for patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; one year of laboratory experience preferred.
• Military Laboratory Training: Phase I - Air Force or Basic-Army may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and rapidly registers, receives and labels samples for analytical testing and/or distribution of specimens to the proper analytical area.
• Safely and efficiently processes, and stores biological specimens, such as blood, body fluid and tissue, and accessions them into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Recognizes sample stability and integrity problems/errors and notifies appropriate personnel for corrections or resubmissions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military Laboratory Training (Phase I - Air Force or Basic-Army)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately and rapidly registers, receives and labels samples for analytical testing and/or distribution of specimens to the proper analytical area. Safely and efficiently processes, and stores biological specimens, such as blood, body fluid and tissue, and accessions them into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Maximum proficiency is expected in following a set of prescribed instructions, strategies and criteria to facilitate patient testing. Recognizes sample stability and integrity problems/errors before patient testing and notifies appropriate personnel for corrections or resubmissions. Operates and maintains minor laboratory equipment, such as pneumatic tube station and automation lines. Accountable for own work as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required and one year of laboratory experience preferred OR Military Laboratory Training: (Phase I -Air Force or Basic-Army).