Clinical Laboratory Assistant Evenings PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their laboratory team. This role involves the preparation and routing of laboratory testing, ensuring accurate patient information and specimen integrity. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a passion for customer service. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to handle various laboratory tasks. If you're looking to make a difference in a healthcare setting, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to patient care and laboratory excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes patient samples into the Laboratory Information System.
• Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues for quality assurance.
• Answers telephones and responds to customer inquiries.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Under direct supervision, appropriately addresses the preparation and routing of laboratory testing in any one of the various specialized laboratories throughout UMMS, following departmental procedures and regulations stipulated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act.

Key Responsibilities

1. Receives and accessions patient samples into the Laboratory Information System. Ensures that all codes and information are entered accurately and timely. Maintains accurate patient identification and information for billing purposes following departmental procedures
2. Processes (centrifuges, aliquots, and performs other special handling procedures for specimens) and delivers specimens to specific laboratories as required. Saves or preserves specimens as needed in refrigerator, freezer, incubator, dry ice, or other storage as appropriate.
3. Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues such as mislabeled specimens, quantity not sufficient (QNS), specimen integrity, incorrect container type, incorrect/incomplete requisitions, etc., and documents all information for quality assurance purposes.
4. Processes add-on testing according to departmental procedures.
5. May perform waived to moderate complexity testing.
6. Answers telephones and responds to customer inquiries and requests.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

** Education:** High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

** Experience:** One year of customer service experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Schedule - Every other weekend, evenings

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $17.89-$23.59

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differential available

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Compensation:
$17-$17