Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION: As part of the laboratory team performs a variety of moderate, waived and, limited high complexity testing in a clinic or laboratory setting. Perform regular quality checks, ensure instrument maintenance is up to date. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following functions have been determined by Ideal Option to be essential to the successful performance of this position which includes but is not limited to: 

• Analyze patient specimens by performing and verifying diagnostic medical laboratory tests and following department protocols. 
• Make independent decisions relating to patient testing and prioritization of testing. 
• Process, package and ship specimens to be transported to main laboratory for further testing. 
• Perform and report quality control on all instrumentations before reporting test results following established quality control policies and procedures. 
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on a variety of instruments and equipment and documents appropriately. 
• Verify all normal and abnormal results, correlates abnormal test results with other patient data. Notify appropriate medical staff of test results. 
• Maintains patients' medical records and verify accuracy. 
• Assist in ordering laboratory supplies and necessities to maintain appropriate level of inventory. 
• Perform and report laboratory tests in chemistry, serology, urinalysis, and hematology departments, other areas as trained 
• Comply with national PHI laws including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. 
• Maintain continual sustained attendance. 
• Complete eight hours of Ideal Option approved continuing education annually 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

EDUCATION: 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. 
• 60 semester hours of which includes 24 semester hours of science courses 

Preferred: 

EXPERIENCE: 

Required: 

• Previous Medical or Laboratory Experience 
• 1 year working within the laboratory at Ideal Option or 2 years other clinical laboratory experience. 

We’re Committed to Inclusion and Equal Opportunity 

Ideal Option is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Company that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Except where required or permitted by law, employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of any mental, sensory or physical handicap, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

In addition, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. These policies govern all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.