ADMINISTRATION
Title: Date: Purpose: Policy:

Laboratory Assistant September 7, 2021

Perform specific responsibilities assigned by the lab manager.
Laboratory Assistant shall:

• Uphold the policies and procedures of the organization, including but not limited to confidentiality of patients and business operations
• Represent the practice in a professional and ethical manner
• Communicate and complaints, grievances, or potential violations of state and federal law to the appropriate chain of command personnel.
• This Lab Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the laboratory running smoothly. The duties of Lab Assistant will vary.

Daily

• Calibration sample preparation and Internal Standard preparation.
• Assist with patient test ordering and receiving of requested testing.
• Release stored orders from LIS.
• Discard old urine cups appropriately.
• When working in specimen preparation: Prepare samples for patient testing as

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specimens arrive.

• Prepare specimen aliquots as needed and label as required.
• Prepare samples for testing as required by the method.
• Prepare daily load list(s) for LCMS.
• Check inventory as assigned for adequate supplies.
• Place supply orders as assigned when needed.
• Ensure supply expiration dates are within expiration. Remove and order more if needed. Enter newly received supplies into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Receive supply shipments, document receipt in lab order book and check off packing slip. Provide packing slip to accounting.
• File 'Daily specimen transportation log sheet' in the appropriate folder.
• Document 'Daily Temperature Log sheet' and Nitrogen generator readings.
• Check supply inventory, reagents, calibrators, QC materials, order if needed.
• Issues such as specimen spilled (prepare a fax sheet hand over to compliance officer/assistant, document on Logbook) or notify appropriate authority or act according to approved protocols.
• Discard organic waste onto appropriate liquid hazardous waste container.
• Complete the 'Daily Specimen Count Sheet' every day.
• Clean and disinfect counter tops with antibacterial wipes at the end of the shift.
• Take out the trash and clean lab when needed.
• Check reagent calibrators and controls have received. open and expiration dates documented on vial.

Weekly

• Perform specific responsibilities assigned by the lab manager.
• Check supply order log book to ensure supplies are received timely. Notify laboratory manager if supply is untimely.

As Required

Annually ensure thermometers, timers and pipettes are calibrated. Complete_ competencies annually as required.

Review policy and procedures annually and, when revision becomes effective.

Sample preparation and processing as directed by laboratory manager.

The above description of job responsibilities and performance expectation is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job. but is not intended to describe other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. Minimum Requirement:

• High school graduate, BS degree preferred.
• More than one year experience in laboratory
• Clear background check and drug screen
• Eighteen (18) years or older
• Able to read and write consistent with job requirements; cognitive skills as related to the position
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jellico, TN 37762: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 5 years (Required)
• Laboratory techniques: 5 years (Required)
• Specimen collection / processing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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