What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Aide II - Per Diem position at CARIN Alliance?
Role Overview: The Laboratory Aide II supports laboratory operations by registering orders, accessioning and transporting specimens, and ensuring equipment cleanliness. They assist pathologists with procedures and handle specimen labeling, processing, and referral to external labs, including complex molecular and genomic tests.
Key Responsibilities: Accession specimens, operate lab equipment, manage supplies, troubleshoot registration issues, prepare specimens for referral, perform equipment maintenance, and participate in training new staff. They also communicate professionally with healthcare departments and may assist with onsite procedures such as biopsies and microtomy.
Qualifications & Skills: High School Diploma required; phlebotomy certification preferred. Must have strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to operate lab equipment and computers. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
Additional Duties: Participate in educational programs, ensure specimen quality, and support compliance with inspection and accreditation standards. The role may involve performing moderate complexity testing and supporting pathology procedures, depending on the campus.
Key Responsibilities: Accession specimens, operate lab equipment, manage supplies, troubleshoot registration issues, prepare specimens for referral, perform equipment maintenance, and participate in training new staff. They also communicate professionally with healthcare departments and may assist with onsite procedures such as biopsies and microtomy.
Qualifications & Skills: High School Diploma required; phlebotomy certification preferred. Must have strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to operate lab equipment and computers. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
Additional Duties: Participate in educational programs, ensure specimen quality, and support compliance with inspection and accreditation standards. The role may involve performing moderate complexity testing and supporting pathology procedures, depending on the campus.