Clinical Laboratory Assistant I PartTime Every Other Weekend

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I for a part-time night shift role. This position involves the preparation and routing of laboratory tests, ensuring accurate patient information and specimen integrity. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some customer service experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality healthcare, where your contributions directly impact patient care and laboratory efficiency. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized environment while maintaining a flexible schedule, making it perfect for those looking to balance work and personal commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• One year of customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes patient samples into the Laboratory Information System.
• Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues.
• May perform waived to moderate complexity testing.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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

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

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.37-$22.90
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide