Laboratory Aide

Job description

Job Description Registers patient; and accepts, verifies, logs, examines, sorts, aliquots, prepares and distribute/stores specimens in accordance with established protocols and procedures. Enters or reports lab results per procedures. Maintains operating supply levels and work areas. Performs phlebotomy, as needed. Job Responsibility: *ADA Essential Functions - * Registers patients following proper coding procedures. - * Receives orders in the Laboratory Information System. - * Verifies collection lists. - * Logs test orders. - * Uses centrifuge to spin down appropriate tubes. - * Examines specimens for unacceptability and takes appropriate actions. Documents necessary information. - * Separates and aliquots blood and urine specimens, as needed Places tubes not requiring aliquoting into appropriate racks. - * Processes specimens to prepare for testing and resulting. - * Measures 24-hour urine tests, records volumes and aliquots for ordered tests. - * Generates labels via Laboratory Information Systems. - * Delivers specimens to appropriate areas. - * Draws blood from patients. - * Maintains proper levels of supplies. - * Enters reference lab results. - * Notifies physician (or appr...