Lab Assistant II: Specimen Prep & QC

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is hiring a Lab Assistant II to support the Medical Technologist/Technician by preparing specimens, maintaining instruments, and ensuring accurate result reporting in the EHR. The role emphasizes quality control, inventory management, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; some college coursework is preferred. Experience in a laboratory setting is a plus, and strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED/Equivalent required.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Experience: None required; 1 year laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and identifies samples for laboratory testing.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Documents maintenance and quality control for instruments.
• Manages inventory and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
• Reports patient results in the EHR accurately.
• Performs clerical duties including EHR access, filing, and specimen tracking.
• Retrieves and transports specimens to appropriate locations.
• Performs waived testing.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Reasoning ability

Basic computer skills

Cerner EHR familiarity

Word processing (MS Word)

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent

Some college coursework

Tools

Cerner EHR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UofL Health is hiring a Lab Assistant II to support the Medical Technologist/Technician by preparing specimens, maintaining instruments, and ensuring accurate result reporting in the EHR. The role emphasizes quality control, inventory management, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; some college coursework is preferred. Experience in a laboratory setting is a plus, and strong customer service and communication skills are essential.