Lab Assistant I - Harwood Heights, United States - Simple Laboratories

Simple Laboratories

Verified Company

Harwood Heights, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Lab Assistant I is responsible for receiving and processing biological specimens such as blood, urine, etc. that are submitted for laboratory testing.

Functions performed typically include data entry of lab requests, labeling patient specimens, and other pre-analytic tasks in preparation for laboratory testing, according to standard operating procedures.

The Lab Assistant II routinely provides support and guidance to Lab Assistant I personnel. Additional support tasks such as inventory management may be assigned.

**Work Shift: Wednesday

Sunday 2pm10:30pm. This position rotates between our Skokie, IL laboratory and our Harwood Heights, IL laboratory.**
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide training, support, and guidance to Lab Associate 1 staff on essential job functions.
Serve as primary point of contact for resolution of questions or concerns from other Lifescan employees, particularly those outside the Laboratory.
Monitors TAT and assigns LA I staff as needed to meet expectations.
Provide feedback to Laboratory management regarding potential/ongoing process or employee issues within Specimen Processing
Process clinical laboratory specimens with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and compliance.
Confirm client, patient, and specimen details to ascertain adequacy and appropriateness of specimens.
Ensure that specimens are labeled appropriately; escalate discrepancies for resolution as needed.
Centrifuge and/or aliquot specimens as required.
Presort specimens for delivery to technical departments.
Retrieve specimens from storage as necessary for addon testing.
Handle and dispose of all specimens following biohazardous waste precautions and applicable safety policies.
Ensure clean, decontaminated workspaces per Safety protocols.
Investigate and resolve specimen issues or test issues to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results.
Consult with technical departments regarding acceptability of patient specimens as needed; coordinate with Problem Resolution team for recollection as needed.
Perform required maintenance on Specimen Processing equipment such as centrifuges, printers, incubators, freezers, and refrigerators, document appropriately.
Maintain accurate and complete records of problems and resolutions related to specimen processing, inventory, and equipment.
Meet or exceed all performance expectations to include attendance and adherence to work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
HS diploma or equivalent

Certificates:
None

Licenses:
None

Acceptable minimum equivalent in the place of degree: None

Additionally, the position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Laboratory Assistant II and develop an understanding of the overall functions within the Laboratory
Attention to detail
Strong data entry and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with peers professionally and positively, clients, and other Lifescan staff.
Ability to multitask and maintain focus within a fastpaced environment.
Ability to problemsolve as needed.
Comfortable handling potentially infectious biological specimens; adherence to all applicable PPE and other Laboratory Safety policies

WORK SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS

Overall, Strength Demands:
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Physical Demands:
Continuous sitting, standing, and walking in the performance of job duties

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids: Laboratory equipment such as incubators, refrigerators, freezers, liquid handlers, and extraction instruments

Computer Equipment and Software:
Desktop computer and associated peripherals

Exposure Specifications:
Regular exposure to potentially infectious biological specimens