Clinical Lab Assistant Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Healthcare

Position: Clinical Lab Assistant I

Overview

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: General Lab-Days-

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Lab

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Responsibilities

Process and prepare patient samples as required, including specimen collection with correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity; general laboratory specimen processing; and referral laboratory processing. May perform waived and moderate complexity testing under direct supervision while meeting performance standards. Demonstrates understanding of department computer systems. Tracks and locates missing specimens and monitors pending lists. Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment as directed.

Conforms with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements related to their area of responsibility.

Focus on quality by ensuring all work is accurate, complete, and within defined time frames. Meet department standards for productivity and quality. May perform quality control for testing, basic troubleshooting, and communicate technical concerns to technical staff. Participates in detecting and documenting deviations from defined procedures. Follows established methods and practices and demonstrates basic problem-solving skills with QC, testing, and computer issues;

maintains acceptable specimen rejection rates where applicable.

Participate in departmental financial responsibilities through appropriate use of supplies and materials and assist with inventory management. Contribute to department initiatives to reduce costs and improve service.

Perform miscellaneous support duties as defined by the department, which may include phlebotomy and training. May contribute to updates of training documents and procedures.

Communicate courteously and professionally with internal and external customers. Demonstrate skills for basic computer inquiry and problem solving, and use of communication equipment. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. Promote positive communications that enhance teamwork. Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Must exhibit personal maturity and responsibility.
Excellent reading, writing and math abilities.
Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension.
Ability to perform detailed work; work with frequent interruptions, multi-task, problem solve and memorize.
Ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills.
Basic computer skills.
Must exhibit skills in exceptional customer service, good performance review, and on-site competency evaluation and/or assessment as defined by the department.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and must be 18 years or older if performing phlebotomy.
Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.
Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification.
Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver s license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
Phlebotomy/CLA certification as defined by state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous clinical laboratory experience.
Successful completion of a laboratory assistant program.
Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and handling.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Additional related education and/or experience.

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