The Laboratory Assistant performs tasks to support the laboratory technical staff in the areas of specimen procurement, specimen processing and some basic lab testing.
**Under general supervision and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:**
* Identifies patients with accuracy to perform venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks with proficiency without supervision
* Labels specimens accurately and distributes them to the appropriate department to ensure specimen integrity
* May accessions specimens accurately into the LIS system using prescribed laboratory guidelines
* Processes specimens and prepares them for testing utilizing various types of lab equipment
* May track all specimen samples in LIS system for inventory purposes as required
* Maintains phlebotomy area and trays with ample supplies and in a clean and safe condition
* Maintains adequate level of supplies in the accessioning work area, where applicable
* Assists in the care and maintenance of lab work area, furnishings and equipment
* Troubleshoots missing samples inquiries from other CLH facilities or physician offices
* Follows test requirements of reference laboratory and procures appropriate specimen for testing
* Assists in disposing of all laboratory wastes following OSHA and lab guidelines
* May operate lab autoclave to render hazardous materials safe
* May act as backup receptionist or courier
* May be instructed to independently maintain operations at a satellite phlebotomy station/patient service center (PSC)
* May perform weekly inventory at site and place order with the purchasing department
* May receive requested stock items and distribute them to the appropriate place within the laboratory
* May perform limited testing (i.e., fingersticks, bleeding times, and sweat tests)
* May perform urine drug collections per DOT guidelines and process urine drug specimens
* May pack and prepare dangerous goods shipment items to outer island and/or mainland
* May be assigned to work at other locations as required
* Adheres to safety, confidentiality, compliance, and legal requirements
* Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance
* Performs other duties as assigned
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Understanding of medical terminology highly desirable
* Technology/data entry experience required
* For hospital settings, additional requirements may apply and change without notice, including, but not limited to, criminal background check, health clearance and hospital compliance training
* Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter
*Date:* 2014-03-19
*Country:* US
*State:* HI
*City:* Oahu Honolulu