Lab Assistant

Central Clinical Labs Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Clinical Labs Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant for a full-time role in a clinical laboratory. You will process specimens and support rapid, accurate test results to help patient care.

The successful candidate will handle orders, perform CLIA-waived tests, prepare send-out testing, and communicate with staff regarding test status and results. Prior healthcare experience is required and punctual attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior Experience in the Health Care Industry is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in sample handling
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Enter laboratory orders, receive, aliquot, and label accurately
• Perform CLIA Waived tests: Urinalysis, Urine Pregnancy, Sed Rates, C.diff, Fecal Occult Blood
• Prepare send-out testing: packing lists, shipments, samples per protocol
• Answer calls regarding testing, orders, and results with professionalism

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Punctual

Flexible

Job description

Position Summary:

This is a full-time position as a Lab Assistant in a Clinical laboratory. The ideal candidate has great management skills, high attention to detail, and a drive to help patients. This opportunity is the perfect place to grow your career and deliver lifesaving test results. Responsibilities will include processing blood, urine and stool specimens for both, in-house laboratory testing, and send out testing.

Scheduled Shift: Monday to Friday; 06:00 p.m. to 02:30 a.m.

We're looking for reliable staff. Successful candidates will go through a 3-month probation period; attendance is crucial.

• Display attention to detail.
• Prioritize quality patient care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Punctual - Arrive on time for work. Adhere to attendance policy.
• Flexible - Able to work overtime or change shifts as needed.
• Must have leadership skills.

Duties:

• Processor will enter laboratory orders, receive, aliquot, and label accurately.
• Perform all CLIA Waived testing: Urinalysis, Urine Pregnancy, Sed Rates, C.diff, Fecal Occult Blood.
• Successfully enters patient orders accurately - Laboratory test knowledge a plus.
• Prepares Send out testing: checking off Packing Lists, creates shipment, prepares samples using resources.
• Finds add-on and missed testing in inventoried sample racks for Lab Techs.
• Prepares Supply orders for facilities as requested and creates orders for courier pick-up.
• Professionally and politely answer customer phone calls regarding testing, orders, and results.

Qualifications:

• Prior Experience in the Health Care Industry is Mandatory