Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Core Lab, Part Time Every Other Weekend

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to manage laboratory testing preparation and routing. This part-time role involves specimen processing and customer inquiries, ensuring compliance with departmental procedures. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately receive and enter patient samples into the Laboratory Information System.
• Process specimens and deliver them to designated laboratories.
• Identify and resolve specimen issues, documenting all actions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Core Lab, Part Time Every Other Weekend

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Company Overview

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital network offering a wide range of academic, community, and specialty medical services across Maryland and beyond. We are a regional and national referral center for trauma, cancer, neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health, and physical rehabilitation. As the fourth largest private employer in Baltimore and among the top 20 in Maryland, we provide diverse clinical experiences, support, and professional growth opportunities.

Job Description

Position: Clinical Laboratory Assistant I
Type: Part-Time; Night Shift; Every Other Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Overview: Under direct supervision, you will handle the preparation and routing of laboratory testing in various specialized laboratories within UMMS, adhering to departmental procedures and regulations under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately receive, access, and enter patient samples into the Laboratory Information System, ensuring proper coding and patient identification for billing.
• Process specimens (centrifuging, aliquoting, special handling) and deliver them to designated laboratories. Store specimens appropriately in refrigerators, freezers, or incubators.
• Identify and resolve specimen issues such as mislabeling, insufficient quantity, or incorrect containers, documenting all actions for quality assurance.
• Perform add-on tests as per departmental procedures.
• Conduct waived to moderate complexity testing if applicable.
• Respond to phone inquiries and customer requests effectively.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Preferably one year of customer service experience.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.37 - $22.90
• Additional benefits are detailed in the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide.