Clinical Laboratory Assistant II PRN, Microbiology

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support medical laboratory scientists across our facilities. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine lab support, enter data, and help with approved testing in various labs, ensuring compliance with CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities include receiving and accessioning samples, processing specimens, resolving issues with specimens, and handling add-on testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of two years of work experience as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (CLA I) in a clinical or hospital setting required.
• Additional credit hours in biology and/or chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and accession patient samples into the Laboratory Information System with accurate coding and patient info for billing.
• Processes and delivers specimens; stores as needed (refrigerator, freezer, incubator, dry ice).
• Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues and documents QA information.
• Processes add-on testing per procedures.
• May perform waived to moderate complexity testing as approved.
• Answers telephones and responds to customer inquiries.
• Resolves customer complaints and documents actions.
• Communicates test results and descriptions to internal/external customers.
• Reviews test pending list and assists with instrument troubleshooting as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years CLA I experience

Biology/chemistry coursework

Job description

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.

Job Requirements

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.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, assists medical laboratory scientists by performing routine laboratory support duties and approved testing in any one of various specialized laboratories throughout UMMS, following departmental procedures and regulations stipulated by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• 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.


• May perform waived to moderate complexity as approved by the supervisor in accordance with departmental guidelines.


• Resolves customer complaints/issues and follows through with appropriate documentation.


• Communicates test results, test descriptions, etc. Assures a high level of customer satisfaction by communicating and responding to a variety of internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner.


• Reviews and acts on test pending list.


• Troubleshoots and solves instrument problems with some assistance from medical laboratory scientists.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required


• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (CLAI) or equivalent experience in a clinical or hospital setting required.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Additional credit hours in biology and/or chemistry at an accredited institution are preferred.

Additional Information

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