Lab assistant - united states, doctor sobral

job number: 43495

lab assistant

job description:

our partner, a national provider of diagnostic testing, has an immediate need for laboratory assistants at their location in charlotte, nc. this position will require preparing laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing. shift: monday-friday, 8:30am-5pm

responsibilities:

lab assistant will take temperatures, handle specimen processing (scan specimen, review the specimen for clots), will load analyzers with specimens and run qc tests on the analyzers

will conduct specimen investigations: if a specimen is lost to determine where the specimen may have gone

will conduct specimen management: scan specimens put it on their rack in the assigned slot so that if the specimen needs to be retrieved it can be easily located

will place supply orders for the lab and additional duties as assigned

will be wearing ppe on site all day (gloves, lab coat, face-shield, mask)

enters patient/sample information in the computer system

assigns specific computer-generated identification numbers, checks for accuracy and records all items processed

operates data entry terminals and automated data systems, follows standard sequences/coding when entering data and corrects, edits, and/or verifies data entered into automated systems

handle a high volume of specimen each day (blood, urine, saliva etc)

prepare all specimen received for testing in designated laboratory departments or locations such as staging of specimen, centrifuge, separate serum, and blood smears

may perform data entry of test requisition information

aliquot and separate samples for departments

prepare excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and document problem specimen

answer telephones, maintain logs/records

education requirements:

high school diploma or equivalent, associates in medical technology preferred

desired background/skills:

qualifications:

experience performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced work environment

experience utilizing computerized databases

familiarity with lab equipment is preferred but not required

effective written and verbal communication

ability to research information

staying active and attentive to details

ability to multitask

work unsupervised and work well with others

ability to lift up to 30 lbs

proper identification of known hazardous material in the work place

must comply with applicable safety procedures

other information:

greene resources is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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