Laboratory Assistant II: Precise Specimen Processing

CO043 Memorial Hospital West

United States

On-site

USD 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Lab Assistant in Pembroke Pines, FL to prepare specimens for analysis and register orders in hospital information systems. You will verify specimen acceptability, perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures, and support technologists in a busy clinical laboratory.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of lab assistant experience; phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
Six (6) months of prior experience as a lab assistant.
Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports technologists by loading instruments, preparing reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products.
Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.
Assists in the preparation and processing of bone marrow specimens.
Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
Performs clerical duties.
Maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies.
Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
Provides laboratory customer service including add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiry, etc.
Performs the phlebotomy function to ensure accurate and timely processing of lab test orders.
Completes culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation when staffed in Microbiology department.
Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within training scope.