Lab Assistant - MLS Student

Job description

TITLE: Lab Assistant - Medical Technology Student STATUS: Per Diem: LOCATION: Various: DEPARTMENT: Labs: SCHEDULE: as needed: SUMMARY: For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Position may include the performance of simple laboratory procedures (none requiring interpretation or resulting) under the direction of licensed staff. RESPONSIBILITIES: Notifies departments of problem resolutions pertaining to specimen discrepancies. Understands and follows departmental policies and safety procedures to reduce risk of blood and body fluid exposure. Retrieves samples from Specimen Processing and delivers to the appropriate testing department. Maintains inventory, receives and stocks ordered items, checks expiration dates, logs in media and reagents. Answers phone calls, making leadership aware of any issues that may arise. Performs daily sample pending review, monitors batch testing pending, and locating missing samples in support of testing operation. Performs daily support system checks for functionality and verification that they are in proper working order. i.e. water system, deionized water system. Elevate to leadership when systems deviate from expected tolerances. Provides proficie...