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Microbiology Laboratory Assistant (E/O weekend)

Austin Regional Clinic: ARC

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Part time

16 days ago

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Job summary

Austin Regional Clinic is seeking a part-time Microbiology Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations. The role involves processing specimens, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, with a preference for those with clinical experience. Join a top employer in Central Texas and contribute to quality patient care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Child Care Assistance

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree or ASCP certification preferred.
  • Clinical specimen processing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Processes laboratory specimens and maintains documentation.
  • Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
  • Performs clerical duties and maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.

Skills

Knowledge of factors that influence test results
Excellent computer and keyboarding skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor of Science degree or ASCP medical laboratory assistant certification
Associate’s degree

Job description

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ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC: Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 10 years! We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 25+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/

Job Details
Description

ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC: Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 10 years! We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 25+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/

Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a technical or general supervisor, processes laboratory specimens and may perform some testing. Maintains appropriate documentation of testing and patient test results. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and performs some clerical functions. Works with computers and specialized equipment. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.

Essential Functions
  • Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and follows universal precautions.
  • Utilizes computer information systems and specialized equipment.
  • Adheres to organization and governmental standards, rules and regulations.
  • Promotes good customer service by demonstrating appropriate telephone etiquette.
  • Performs waived testing with supervisory discretion.
  • Performs clerical duties.
  • Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
  • Regular and dependable attendance.
  • Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on CMSweb.
  • Works holiday shift(s) as required by Company policy.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
  • Maintains cleanliness of laboratory.
  • Initiates assistance to co-workers and customers.
  • Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • Reports complaints/problems to supervisor or person in charge.
  • Follows the quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory to ensure validity of patient test results.
  • Follows the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance and documents according to laboratory procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience

Required: High school diploma or GED. Bachelor of Science degree or ASCP medical laboratory assistant certification and Associate’s degree.

Preferred: Clinical specimen processing experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
  • Knowledge of factors that influence test results.
  • Familiarity with laboratory environment and medical terminology.
  • Ability to interact professionally with physicians, nurses, and all levels of staff.
  • Ability to engage others, listen and adapt response to meet others’ needs.
  • Ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to common goals.
  • Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to perform job duties in a professional manner at all times.
  • Ability to understand, recall, and communicate, factual information.
  • Ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
  • Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
  • Ability to apply common sense in performing job.
Certificate/License

None

Schedule:

Every other Saturday and Sunday (8hr shifts)

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Part-time
Job function
  • Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
  • Medical Practices

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