Laboratory Assistant, Non-Phlebotomy - Beverly Hills Lab - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant (Non Phlebotomist) assists the licensed staff in the preanlaytical processes of collection, accessioning and preparation of samples for testing and post-analytically in the reporting of test results to our customers. He/she may assist higher level licensed personnel in the performance of standard laboratory tests on patient specimens. He/she provide clerical and laboratory assistant support to the laboratory as a whole. Essential Duties: - Identifies the patient correctly using established laboratory procedures when receiving patient specimens or collecting urine samples. - Checks for accuracy of patient ID against the orders. - Explains procedures and gives instructions for collection as needed to the patient prior to collecting sample. - Collects the appropriate specimen from the correct patient for the test(s) ordered. - Preserves and stores the specimen properly for the test ordered prior to delivery to the laboratory. Ensures specimen(s) collected by him/her or left in his/her care are delivered to the laboratory in a timely manner. - Knows specimen requirements and follow specimen rejection guidelines before accepting the specimen(s) into the laborato...