Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

Centrastate Healthcare System; Freehold, Boise (NJ, ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support laboratory operations. In this role, you will perform a variety of technical activities under the supervision of experienced staff, including specimen preparation, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service focus, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. This position offers an opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic healthcare setting, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care and laboratory services.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare patient registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs instrument set-up and prepares specimens for testing.
• Maintains clean work area and ensures lab equipment is functioning.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Problem Identification

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree/Technical Degree in related field

Specific Certification related to position

Tools

Laboratory Computer System

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant I performs a full range of technical activities in support of and under the general supervision of a Laboratory Technician, Technologist or Laboratory Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs instrument set-up.
• Obtains and/or receives laboratory specimen; prepares specimens for testing and analysis.
• Assists with and/or performs standardized testing procedures using both manual and automated methods under general supervision.
• Recognizes common technical problems and is able to correct them under supervision.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Enters and retrieves patients' data accurately, utilizing the laboratory computer system.
• Ensures all lab equipment is working properly and performs instrument maintenance.
• Becomes familiar with troubleshooting techniques for the major instruments.
• Performs Quality Assurance activities related to the laboratory and test performance.
• Records temperatures as appropriate.
• Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• Maintains reagents inventory and laboratory supply inventory.
• Participates in internal/external quality assurance and performance improvement activities and programs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Specific Certification related to position or Associates Degree/Technical Degree in related field.
• 0-3 years of prior experience.
• Responsible for accurately and responsively performing varied clinical tasks and problems of minimal complexity.
• Works under the supervision of more experienced lab/diagnostic staff and/or patient-facing staff.
• Makes decisions regarding own work, often limited and confined to routine matters.
• No leadership responsibility.
• Medical terminology experience preferred.
• Experience performing healthcare patient registration preferred.
• A strong customer service focus with the ability to develop effective working relationships, required.
• Current knowledge of clinical practices and related information systems and computer applications, required.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and advances in clinical practice and healthcare informatics, as well as new developments and innovations in hardware and software technology.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem identification, resolution and analytical skills are essential, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.