Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Clinical Lab Assistant
Department : Lab
Reports To : Lab Manager
Location : Austin, TX
Terms : Full-time (40 hours)
Requirements : Monday-Friday, Every Other Saturday
FLSA Status : Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
An active member of the laboratory team collaborating with med lab techs to prepare for patient testing. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant is primarily responsible for receiving and accessioning specimens and performing data entry, clerical checks, and laboratory support functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Generating and processing lab orders
- Sorts, labels, and records patient specimens
- Responsible for sample accessioning
- Scanning and filing of laboratory documents
- Provide pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support
- Assist with Customer Experience Management communications
- Remain knowledgeable in applicable laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols
- Adhere to regulatory guidelines and standards
- General support of daily operations
- Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies
- Maintains effective communication and working relationships with all laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers
- Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience in accessioning and client services (preferred)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong work ethic
- Methodical attention to detail
- Strong keyboard and data entry skills; ideally 65-70 words per minute
- Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions
- Skill in use of computers and related software applications
- Knowledge of safety and infection control standards
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work every other Saturday
- Ability to adapt in a constantly growing and changing environment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- No direct supervisory responsibilities
16 days ago