Temporary Laboratory Assistant

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Specimen Processor to join our team!  The Laboratory Specimen Processor is responsible for collecting and processing urine specimens and analyzing patient samples. 

Essential Functions

• Collect and organize bodily fluid samples from patients
• Prepare samples for routine testing and analysis
• Properly record results for further analysis and easy reference
• Monitor inventory samples and supplies
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Working with LIS
• Work under the supervision of a laboratory technologist
• Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure quality control
• Good attendance is expected of all employees as a normal condition of work
• Other duties as requested

Competencies

• Familiarity with common lab terminology
• Strong organizational skills
• Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality
• Willing to meet on-call obligations as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a team

Infection Control Category

This job is designated as a Category I job using OSHA definitions. This means there are tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The use of appropriate protective measures is required for any employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional medical laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard laboratory equipment such as LCMS, screening machine & LS.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

This position requires no travel 

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Science or related field required

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience as a clinical technician or in other related fields 
• 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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Salary : $17 - $20