Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Tuition remission

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Miami seeks a Part-Time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2 to assist with laboratory operations. Responsibilities include identifying patient samples, transporting specimens, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to maintain records and files accurately.
• Skill in preparing and processing specimens.

Responsibilities

• Identify and handle patient samples for testing.
• Transport specimens and communicate test results.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in work area.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2 page is loaded## Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2locations: Miami, FLtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100092557## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The UHealth Laboratories Department at UHealth/University of Miami has several exciting opportunity for a **Part-Time** Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2 at the UTower Hospital.**CORE JOB SUMMARY**The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An employee in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS**Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing.Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement. Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.***This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.*****CORE QUALIFICATIONS****Education:**High school diploma or equivalent**Experience:**Minimum 2 years of relevant experience**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Skill in data entry with minimal errors.* Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.* Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.* Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.**DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM****Department Specific Functions**I. Case distribution to pathologists II. Preparation of slides, blocks and documents for assembly of casesIII. Filing and Log SystemsIV. Assists in the maintenance of operable systems by changing paper, labels and/or printer ribbons as necessary. V. Inventory and SuppliesVI. Processing Machines:VII. Responsible for helping in the cleaning of blocks in the embedding area.VII. Matching paperwork and for assembly of cases:VIII. Miscellaneous Laboratory ActivitiesIX. Participates in the Performance Improvement of the department by documenting all problems and complaints in the internal QA log.X. Participates in required educational program, including safety, infection control, etc.XI. Follows unit specific safety and infection control standards.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information.**Job Status:**Part time**Employee Type:**Staff**Pay Grade:**H5The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.