What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant I - Laboratory - Variable - PRN position at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport?
Under the direction of the manager, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for preparing samples for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory; and performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)-waived testing under supervision of a technologist/technician. The Laboratory Assistant performs Laboratory patient registrations, processes orders, and records maintenance.
- Receives, processes, and delivers samples to analytical areas according to procedures and policy
- Monitors delivery systems and front desk for samples received
- Verifies and enters patient identification information on specimen labels
- Sorts and delivers laboratory specimens to specialized laboratory areas
- Prioritizes samples according to order status (STAT, ASAP, etc.) priority, and required turn-around-times
- Prepares samples to be shipped to a reference laboratory, following all specimen transport regulations; and completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing
- Verifies correct sample type, labeling, and transport criteria for reference lab samples
- Prepares samples for transport according to regulations; consulting with technicians/technologists concerning sample requirements when needed
- Scans reported results into Electronic Health Record (EHR) upon receipt of results from reference laboratory
- Completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing and enters results into EHR under the supervision of a laboratory technician / technologist
- Performs clerical duties for the front desk, admission processes, and maintenance of laboratory documents
- Responsible for monitoring and directing calls coming into the department
- Communicates appropriate information to the patient, lab staff, and interdisciplinary areas with excellent customer service
- Responsible for dispatching phlebotomists as requested
- Completes and verifies all lab registration processes on patients
- Responsible for entering physician orders into the Electronic Health Record system accurately and in a timely manner
- Fills supply orders for laboratory clients and clinics
- Responsible for distribution of reports and maintaining of laboratory documents and records
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- No experience required
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service approach
- Completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail