Laboratory Assistant Certified - Outpatient Lab

Laboratory Assistant Certified - Outpatient Lab at Christus Health summary:

The Laboratory Assistant Certified supports outpatient lab functions by processing specimen orders, entering clinical data, and operating lab equipment following standard procedures. The role involves maintaining lab supplies, ensuring equipment functionality, and adhering to safety and compliance protocols. Certification and experience in a clinical laboratory setting are required, with responsibilities including waste disposal, inventory management, and assisting with laboratory policy enforcement.

Summary:

Accurately evaluates specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.e. order entry, patient demographics and/or results). Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct. Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Effectively communicate supply deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information, and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
• Maintains laboratory coat supply
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
• Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.
• Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs (personal protective equipment’s)
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate of Science Degree preferred
• Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or length of time to complete certification program preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification or Phlebotomist Certification - PBT (ASCP), RPT (AMT), CPT (NPA) or equivalent required
• Louisiana requires State Licensure

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

laboratory assistant, clinical laboratory technician, specimen processing, medical laboratory certification, laboratory equipment maintenance, clinical data entry, biohazard waste disposal, infection control, laboratory supply management, phlebotomy certification