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Working Hours: 6pm-630am Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Summary:
The Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for support and customer service of the clinical laboratory department, as well as performing testing in STAT lab. This includes pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties as described in the following section for this facility. The Laboratory Assistant II is responsible and accountable for receiving, processing, labeling, distributing specimens, and testing specimens, as ordered by a licensed heath care provider. Responsible for communicating with nursing and laboratory staff if there is a problem with a specimen. The position requires a thorough understanding of laboratory specimens and the HIS/LIS computer systems. Assistants will be required to perform clerical duties as the job necessitates. Established protocols and procedures of this facility must be followed to ensure quality patient results. Laboratory Assistant II is a position under the supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Central Processing Supervisor and Clinical Laboratory manager/director and will report to these individuals.

Other information:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. CNA or MA certification, with phlebotomy experience, preferred.
3. At least one year ED experience preferred
4. Ability to read, write, comprehend English, perform computer functions, and process paperwork
5. Must have professional telephone etiquette and effective verbal and written communication skills
6. Must have problem solving ability when multiple complex variables exist
7. Must be able to keep work organized at all times, be self-motivated, and able to work in a fast paced environment
8. Must be able to work assigned shift
9. Must be comfortable working with human specimens (body fluids, urines, etc.)
10. Must have at least 6 months of work experience as a Laboratory Assistant

This job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.