What is the role of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant at Med Center Health?

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant position at Med Center Health is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Clinical Laboratory Assistant job located?

Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Clinical Laboratory Assistant role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Clinical Laboratory Assistant position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Clinical Laboratory Assistant job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Clinical Laboratory Assistant position at Med Center Health?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant at Med Center Health

Position Summary
- Performs several waived and moderately complex (as defined by CLIA) laboratory procedures; collects, processes, and disposes of specimens; and functions as a technical assistant. Collects chain of custody drug screens for local industries post-accident and performs Breath Analyzer Testing (BAT).
Minimum Qualifications
- Work Experience
  - One year of experience in a CLIA approved laboratory required.
    Bachelor's degree in Science may serve in lieu of required work experience.
- Education
  - Has successfully completed a NAACLS-approved formal education program in Phlebotomy; or
  - Successfully completed a formal education program that includes a clinical and didactic phlebotomy, medical assistant, laboratory assistant program; or
  - High school graduate or college degree required with completion of minimum of one full year on the job training in a CLIA approved laboratory.
- Certifications/Licensure
  - None required.
Job Specific Performance Standards
- The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
  - Performs venipuncture and capillary collections and process specimens.
  - Performs EKG’s and process tracings.
  - Cleans, maintains, and performs quality control on equipment utilized. Performs quality control testing daily on entire menu of testing performed within the STAT or ER laboratory and document as defined by CAP accreditation.
  - Receives, rotates, and stores general lab supplies, inventory and stock assigned specimen collection material.
  - Performs routine and special glassware washing and quality control checks on the glassware.
  - Collects chain of custody drug screens, following client instructions staying within appropriate legal constraints.
  - Assists chemistry staff with sorting, centrifuging, and distributing specimens to specific analyzers for testing.
  - Completes paperwork for shipment of specimens to referral labs to include completion of CPU link order via Medinet interface.
  - Works independently in STAT or ER lab, properly identifying specimens, running tests and reporting results within defined STAT turnaround time parameters.
  - Maintains good housekeeping of lab outpatient area and technical section of laboratory where assigned.
  - Rotates call for third shift coverage of ER and main laboratory.
  - Process and accession specimens received through pneumatic tube system.
    - Retrieves incoming specimens; checks for suitability and receives into the computer system.
    - Centrifuges and distributes specimens to appropriate departments of Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Urinalysis and Microbiology.
    - Performs other miscellaneous activities required for continuous workflow.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant at Med Center Health – Bowling Green, Kentucky

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