Laboratory Assistant

conehealth.com; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greensboro is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to prepare lab specimens and conduct testing. This role involves maintaining lab equipment, ensuring data integrity, and providing excellent customer service. Join a diverse team committed to high-quality patient care and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a medical or laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lab specimens for analysis and performs clerical tasks.
• Conducts moderate complexity testing and evaluates results.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory protocols and regulatory standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laboratory Assistant Job Description

The Laboratory Assistant prepares lab specimens for analysis and performs various clerical tasks, including maintaining and organizing lab equipment, supplies, and samples. This role involves conducting moderate complexity testing as designated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). The Laboratory Assistant contributes to the efficient functioning of the laboratory, ensures the timely delivery of test results, and maintains high-quality service for patient care and diagnosis.

1. Specimen Processing: Reviews received specimens, ensures accurate patient labeling and identification, assesses specimen acceptability, and processes specimens according to test requirements to maintain data integrity and ensure accurate results.
2. Laboratory Operations: Manages clinical functions such as phone management, report handling, and filing/storing slides and specimens to ensure smooth operations and workflow.
3. Testing and Evaluation: Conducts moderate complexity testing, performs testing procedures, and evaluates results accurately and efficiently.
4. Quality Control: Adheres to quality control measures, including equipment start-up, routine maintenance, and documentation to ensure testing accuracy and reliability.
5. Compliance and Safety: Follows laboratory protocols and regulatory standards to ensure safety and compliance.
6. Customer Service: Responds to customer inquiries, resolves concerns, and provides follow-up to ensure patient satisfaction and service excellence.
7. Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: At least 6 months of experience in a medical or laboratory environment

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer: At Cone Health, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and performance, aiming to better serve our patients, communities, and colleagues.