What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at Alpha Medical Laboratory?
Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 6:00am-3:00pm
Overview: Prepare lab samples for analysis in laboratory. Assist Lab Technicians as directed in laboratory operations.
Responsibilities:
- Check lab samples in to validate samples received are stable with appropriate documentation for processing.
- Accession lab samples into the LIS system and prepare them for analysis with lab instruments.
- Place processed specimens into the inventory management system and manage the disposal of the specimens as defined by management.
- Scan lab requisition forms into the LIS.
- Have a working knowledge of LIS software systems for initializing all lab tests, validating test results, and creation of lab reports.
- Recognize and communicate any issues with the operations of the reference laboratory to the appropriate personnel.
- Make lab orders with 3rdParty Labs as needed from the patient lab requisition forms.
- Monitor the results of 3rdParty Labs to insure results are received in a timely manner.
- Assist Laboratory Technicians as needed in processing samples.
- Log all completed specimens to ensure they can be retrieved at a later date.
- Monitor and upkeep the log of pending test results, and assist the technicians in making sure that they are run.
- Plate urine samples onto agar dishes for microbiological inspection.
- Conduct and take notes at weekly laboratory safety meetings.
- Assist as directed in other tasks required in laboratory operations.
- Be responsive to Laboratory Directory requests for keeping laboratory within compliance.
- Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
High School, GED, or equivalent work experience
Credentials:
Not Required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Jenks, OK 74037 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jenks, OK 74037: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16