Clinical Laboratory Assistant, Microbiology

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant II in Microbiology for the University of Maryland Medical System. This full-time position includes assisting laboratory scientists with routine support duties through various specialized laboratories. Key responsibilities include processing patient samples, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining accurate information, with a focus on quality assurance and customer service.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and two years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I or equivalent.
• Additional coursework in biology and chemistry preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient identification and information for billing.

Responsibilities

• Processes and documents patient samples ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Identifies and resolves specimen integrity issues.
• Communicates test results to customers in a professional manner.

Skills

Accuracy

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Additional credits in biology and/or chemistry

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Posted: 08-May-25

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Internal Number: REF39481V

Job Description

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II - Microbiology

Night Shift; 11pm-7:30am; Full-Time Position

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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.

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.
• 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.
  
  

Company 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Additional credit hours in biology and/or chemistry at an accredited institution are preferred.

Experience: Minimum of two year's work experience as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (CLAI) or equivalent experience in a clinical or hospital setting required.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.51-$24.04
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
  
  

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About University Of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has evolved into a multi-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state 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. It also has one of the world's largest kidney transplant programs, as well as scores of other programs that improve the physical and mental health of thousands of people daily. The hospitals and health systems that comprise UMMS are: University of Maryland Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, UM Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, UM Capital Region Health, UM Charles Regional Medical Center, UM St. Joseph Medical Center, UM Upper Chesapeake Health, UM Shore Regional Health, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and UM Community Medical Group.

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