The Clinical Laboratory Assistant is required to perform the following laboratory services:
- Performs blood collection using the appropriate collection method and techniques.
- Performs and reports accurate laboratory patient and quality control testing.
- Verifies proper patient identification and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Reports and documents critical laboratory values according to policy.
- Perform drug screen and breath alcohol collections as needed.
- Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents.
- Performs laboratory equipment trouble-shooting and maintenance.
- Monitors equipment performance and makes repairs or initiates service requests.
- Investigates, documents, and resolves routine problems or complaints.
- Maintains competency.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the section supervisor or department director.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technologist program (non-certified); OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related
field - Experience in clinical lab setting preferred.
Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
Qualifications Skills Preferred Required Years of Experience Expert Education Required High School or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technologist program or Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology
- Experience in clinical lab setting
What We Do
Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest community hospitals in America. Our patients receive an exceptional level of care, reassured that their loved ones and visitors have many amenities available within the hospital so they can all be comfortable while staying close during difficult times. Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began more than 50 years with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide superlative care with warmth and compassion.
