Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Assistant I
Company: TriLab Health
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $19 - $22 per hour
Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Total Hours: 40
Benefits: 401k, Dental, Vision, Healthcare, PTO
Position Summary:TriLab Health is looking for a competent Clinical Laboratory Assistant I to support our laboratory technical staff. The successful candidate will be involved in various tasks such as urine specimen processing, storage, retrieval, and disposal, following established laboratory protocols. The role also includes ensuring quality control, problem identification and resolution, and effective communication with clients and staff.
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records.
- Maintain the laboratory's quality control standards, documenting all relevant activities.
- Respond to and resolve any deviations in test system performance.
- Proactively identify and address issues affecting test results, ensuring the reliability of patient results.
- Manage the physical and environmental conditions of the test area.
- Uphold safety standards to prevent hazards in the laboratory.
- Efficiently manage laboratory inventory.
- Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by laboratory supervisors.
Qualifications:
Professional Skills:
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
- Capacity for professional interaction and collaboration with diverse individuals.
Physical Requirements:
- Good coordination and dexterity for operating laboratory instruments and computers.
- Ability to stand, reach, and lift items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Completion of at least 4 hours of continuing education related to laboratory duties every 2 years.
Working Conditions:
- Variable work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Trilab Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.