Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.00 - $22.50
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Advantia Health is a respected healthcare organization committed to delivering unparalleled, high-quality medical services to its patients. As a full-service health organization, Advantia Health is focused on enhancing patient care through the employment of skilled and compassionate professionals who are dedicated to excellence in healthcare. Known for its comprehensive medical services, Advantia Health emphasizes a culture of safety, accuracy, and patient-centered care across all departments. The organization prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees can achieve their full potential while positively impacting patient outcomes.
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant position at Advantia Health is a crucial role designed to support laboratory operations that ensure the accuracy and reliability of patient test results. This full-time role requires individuals who are detail-oriented, methodical, and capable of performing both technical and clerical tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The assistant's primary responsibility is to collect and process laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, and cultures, following strict protocols to maintain specimen integrity and support diagnostic accuracy. Alongside specimen handling, the assistant will engage in laboratory support procedures including environmental monitoring, chemical solution preparation, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
In addition to technical duties, the Clinical Laboratory Assistant serves as a vital point of contact within the laboratory setting by greeting patients, providing procedural information, and assisting clinical staff inquiries through efficient communication. The role demands proficiency in laboratory documentation, quality assurance processes, and adherence to safety standards to minimize risks related to biohazards and medical errors. Specialists in this position are also expected to participate actively in maintaining high-quality laboratory practices by contributing to internal evaluations, quality event reporting, and recommending process improvements.
Candidates should be prepared to work collaboratively with the laboratory team to meet departmental goals and foster a professional, courteous laboratory environment. The position entails some physical requirements such as the ability to climb stairs, lift moderate weight, and maintain focused acuity for extended periods. Importantly, Advantia Health mandates COVID-19 and flu vaccinations for employment, reflecting its commitment to patient and staff safety. Overall, this role offers the opportunity to build a career in a supportive healthcare institution where attention to accuracy, safety, and customer service is paramount.
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant position at Advantia Health is a crucial role designed to support laboratory operations that ensure the accuracy and reliability of patient test results. This full-time role requires individuals who are detail-oriented, methodical, and capable of performing both technical and clerical tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The assistant's primary responsibility is to collect and process laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, and cultures, following strict protocols to maintain specimen integrity and support diagnostic accuracy. Alongside specimen handling, the assistant will engage in laboratory support procedures including environmental monitoring, chemical solution preparation, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
In addition to technical duties, the Clinical Laboratory Assistant serves as a vital point of contact within the laboratory setting by greeting patients, providing procedural information, and assisting clinical staff inquiries through efficient communication. The role demands proficiency in laboratory documentation, quality assurance processes, and adherence to safety standards to minimize risks related to biohazards and medical errors. Specialists in this position are also expected to participate actively in maintaining high-quality laboratory practices by contributing to internal evaluations, quality event reporting, and recommending process improvements.
Candidates should be prepared to work collaboratively with the laboratory team to meet departmental goals and foster a professional, courteous laboratory environment. The position entails some physical requirements such as the ability to climb stairs, lift moderate weight, and maintain focused acuity for extended periods. Importantly, Advantia Health mandates COVID-19 and flu vaccinations for employment, reflecting its commitment to patient and staff safety. Overall, this role offers the opportunity to build a career in a supportive healthcare institution where attention to accuracy, safety, and customer service is paramount.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency required
- Previous experience in a laboratory or medical facility preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience preferred
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalency required
- Previous experience in a laboratory or medical facility preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience preferred
Job Duties
- Follow patient identification and patient safety procedures to ensure an environment that if free of medical error
- (Optional) Collects laboratory specimens (blood, urine, cultures and misc.) according to laboratory procedures
- Processing laboratory specimens to prepare for analysis according to department procedures
- Evaluate specimen integrity and initiate technical evaluation when integrity is in question (clotted specimens, hemolysis, lipemia, icterus, specimen labeling, specimen integrity, etc.)
- Perform specimen rejection follow up to initiate documentation and recollection
- Package and transport laboratory specimen to testing department or reference laboratory send out types according to organizational policies
- Perform laboratory support role including environmental monitoring, equipment maintenance, safety checks biohazard cleaning and inventory/order processes
- Complete and evaluate all quality documentation without omission and refer situations that fall out of acceptable range
- Establish and maintain positive customer relations by being friendly, courteous, helpful, neat, and clean to present a professional image
- Complete and submit all administrative forms such as daily route reports, supply requisitions, and accident reports
- Participate in the quality of the laboratory through evaluation of practices, reporting of quality events and suggesting areas for improvement
- Demonstrate the initiative to perform additional tasks
- Maintain competency associated with laboratory specimen storage and transport
- Effectively read and follow written instructions
- Utilize a computer for laboratory support functions and know basic Microsoft Office
- Work with a team to achieve department goals and objectives
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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