Lab Assistant PRN

The Laboratory Assistant performs task related duties within the Lab.  This position has  appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the growth, development, and clinical needs of age specified populations;  Assists the Laboratory Manager to order;  place into stock supplies delivered to the Lab, being sure to correctly rotate with current supply;  properly receives specimens entering the Lab by accessioning, writing requisitions on the log and communicating to the technologists all incoming work;  organizes and prioritizes work in order to complete work competently and effectively and in a timely manner;  files and copies if indicated, reports in laboratory and physician files and maintains duplicate report file as indicated;  answers phones and directs calls as appropriate;  observes principals of date security/patient confidentiality;  assists in training of new staff;  maintains positive attitude, functions as a team player, and maintains inter-intra department communications;  interacts with other health-care workers to solve problems;  attends and participates in department meetings;  performs other duties as assigned.

BLS within 60 days of hire. Previous phlebotomy experience in medical office, laboratory or similar setting preferred.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran