Laboratory Assistant (3rd Shift) at Luxor Scientific LLC – Greenville, South Carolina

SUMMARY: The Laboratory Assistant, under the direction of the Laboratory Director, Laboratory Manager or Coordinator, assists with performing clinical laboratory testing in various sections of the lab and supports the lab with clerical duties. Interacts with other staff members and communicates with clients as outlined.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Receive, verify, and accession specimens into the Laboratory Information System
• Ensure accurate patient and test information
• Review requisitions and resolve discrepancies as needed
• Maintain proper specimen handling, documentation, and chain of custody
• Follow HIPAA, safety, and laboratory compliance standards
• Follows established safety standards and procedures and complies with legal regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to report to work on time for all scheduled shifts and complete entire shift.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and clients.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate activities of clinical staff.
• Ability to work independently and organize work to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment Drug Screen and Background Check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Clinic/Group Medical Practice environment with exposure to communicable disease or body fluids. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

HOURS/TRAVEL:

• Typical work hours: Monday – Friday 10:30pm - 7:00 am (May vary).
• Depending on client-specific work schedule, may include other daily hours, weekends and/or holidays.
• May need to work occasional overtime as required.