ASCP Certified Clinic Lab Assistant

Job description

ASCP Certified Clinic Lab Assistant

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, where your skills as a Clinic Laboratory Assistant will make a meaningful impact. This role involves performing essential pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory tasks with precision and care.

Key Responsibilities

Prioritize and process incoming specimens following strict safety guidelines.

Review and verify physician orders and specimen integrity.

Generate and accurately label specimen samples, ensuring proper identification.

Distribute specimens promptly to meet or exceed turnaround time goals.

Resolve processing conflicts and coordinate re-collections when necessary.

Perform quality control checks and report any irregularities to supervisors.

Collect chain of custody drug screens and conduct glucose tolerance testing according to protocols.

Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and coordinate reordering to ensure adequate stock.

Keep work and storage areas clean, organized, and well-stocked.

Collect specimens using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or arterial methods with minimal patient discomfort.

Follow safety and hygiene protocols rigorously.

Assist with administration of medications as ordered.

Education

High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience

At least one year of experience as a phlebotomist or laboratory assistant is preferred.

Requirements

No specific certification or license is required, but attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Physical demands include standing and walking for up to 50% of the time and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds. The role involves exposure to infectious materials and requires adherence to safety protocols.

Worksite address

loose creek, MO, 65054, US

Who can apply

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