Lab Assistant

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Lab Assistant, Day Shift Position Purpose: The Laboratory Assistant receives and distributes specimens to the appropriate laboratory section. Processes and prepares specimens for testing and send out. Produces reports for faxing or delivery as needed and communicates appropriate information to the health care team. Ensure accurate registration and placement of test orders with all information required. What you'll do: **This position will work Tuesday - Friday; 5:00 am - 1:30 pm - Places patient orders accurately. - Identifies each patient accurately by verifying date of birth, spelling of last and first name. - Labels all specimens correctly. - Accurately receives specimens sent/brought to the laboratory, processing them in the most appropriate manner for the department or shift assigned. - Prepares all specimens for send out to Reference Laboratories. - Prints all applicable computer reports and distributes to appropriate areas or offices. - Reviews computer reports, resolves any problems and makes appropriate corrections. - Cancels and charges in LIS and HIS at Supervisor / Manager direction. - Answers telephone promptly (...