Job Description

Overview JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269).  Unlicensed laboratory personnel (“aides”) may not, read, record, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure.  Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure.  Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in bpc: 1269, during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase.

 

The Laboratory Assistant: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media.  11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, ie monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. Etc.  12) Assist in Pathology with training and eval. 13) Runner

Responsibilities EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1. HS Diploma or Equivalent required
2. Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred
3. State Certified as CPT I or CPT II required.
4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
5. OSHA/DOT/IATA certification for diagnostic specimen packaging and shipping one time every 3 years and maintain updated.

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Qualifications

 

1 Knowledge of the performance limitations of non-licensed personnel identified in the job description.
2 Working knowledge of the operation of automated laboratory instrumentation.
3 An awareness of instrumentation factors that may adversely influence test results.
4 Working knowledge of instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
5 Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage requirements.
6 Recognizes problems associated with specimen suitability and notifies appropriate personnel and supervisor of problem specimens.
7 Knowledgeable of laboratory PI initiatives and role of contributing to the identification and performance of improvement processes.
8 Possesses a fundamental knowledge of the national patient safety goals and its application to job responsibilities.
9 Ensures patients are not drawn without a written order from a physician or authorized person.
10 Possess knowledge of the regulatory requirements involved in the performance of phlebotomy.
11 Possesses knowledge of tube management in relation to the test(s) requested and the proper order in which anticoagulant specimen tubes are drawn.
12 Knowledgeable of facility patient isolation policies and procedures.
13 Understands the importance in the practice of Standard Precautions in minimizing hospital borne infections.
14 Understands the importance of laboratory safety and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
15 Knowledgeable in the requirements for packaging and shipment of infectious agents.
16 If applicable, maintains current CPT-1 certification and submits copies of continuing education completed to the Laboratory Director/Manager.

 

 

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