Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - Part-Time Every Other Weekend

Ummsphysician; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I for a part-time role during night shifts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic laboratory environment, where you will be responsible for the preparation and routing of laboratory tests. You will ensure accurate patient information, process samples, and address any specimen integrity issues. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and provides a variety of clinical experiences. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

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.

Skills

Customer Service

Laboratory Procedures

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - Part-Time Every Other Weekend

• Part-time
• Shift: Night
• Position Type: Non-Exempt

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

Part-Time; Night Shift; Every Other Saturday and Sunday 10:30pm - 7:00am

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

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.

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.

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.

Processes add-on testing according to departmental procedures.

May perform waived to moderate complexity testing.

Answers telephones and responds to customer inquiries and requests.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: One year of customer service experience is preferred.

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