Pathology Lab Assistant II: Specimen Handling & Reporting

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

And more

Job summary

The Pathology Department at the University of Miami invites applications for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2. This role provides broad support for laboratory operations and assists technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories.

Key duties include handling samples, processing specimens, maintaining files, and communicating test results. The position requires attention to detail, ability to work evenings/nights/weekends, and teamwork within the department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing.
• Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately.
• Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner.
• Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement.
• Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department.
• Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Generates patient reports and forwarding them to the proper departments/physicians.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries or problems related to referral testing; communicates with Reference Lab and physicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Prioritization under pressure

Discretion with confidential info

Teamwork / collaboration

Evenings / nights / weekends

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Pathology Department at the University of Miami invites applications for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2. This role provides broad support for laboratory operations and assists technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories.

Key duties include handling samples, processing specimens, maintaining files, and communicating test results. The position requires attention to detail, ability to work evenings/nights/weekends, and teamwork within the department.