LabAssistantGeneralist

Responsible for specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory

performing various clerical and preprocessing duties

and interacting with others using a variety of communication tools.

Performs pre-analytical phase of specimen preparation and must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions.

Works cooperatively with all hospital and laboratory staff

and external clients through verbal and written communications in order to resolve problems

and process information concerning patient specimens

Responsible for the accurate pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens and ensuring delivery of those specimens to the appropriate laboratory section.

Includes the handling of biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions.

Also responsible for assisting client services and technical associates in resolving specimen quality and integrity concerns.

Follows established hospital and departmental precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for patients and others

Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene.

Demonstrates use of two patient identifiers.

Demonstrates effective communication “hand offs” between providers

Demonstrates use of proper precautions including use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Is responsible for demonstrating workflow and procedure knowledge with management

Is responsible to and receives direction from the management team

which may consist of the administrator

Attends and participates in classes

and other continuing education as appropriate to maintain and enhance professional job knowledge and/or job skills.

Verifies that correct specimen and labeling requirements are met for test orders.

Correctly and accurately registers and labels tubes as appropriate.

Centrifuges and aliquots specimens according to department policy.

and delivers laboratory specimens by department and specimen requirements

Works with medical technologists and client services to resolve specimen problems.

Answers telephones and provides assistance as needed.