Lab Assistant bei Central Valley Specialty Hospital
Central Valley Specialty Hospital · Modesto, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Modesto
This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
POPULATION SERVED
The position involves direct and indirect patient care for a population of patients ages 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population.
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities for a Lab Assistant involve specimen processing, plating and processing microbiology specimens, operating and maintaining semi-automated test equipment.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Fundamentals of medical laboratory work.
- Laboratory equipment and terminology.
- Dangers of harmful bacteria and communicable disease.
- Basic office procedures and record keeping techniques
- Intermediate computer skills
- Strong communication skills, verbally and written.
- Laboratory Information System experience a plus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Perform routine clerical work.
- Keep accurate records.
- Prepare standardized reports and forms.
- Prepare samples and process specimens for Clinical Lab Scientist to run.
- Record data for basic maintenance.
- Follow safety guidelines, ensure lab is safe and all safety protocols are followed.
- Able to pay close attention to detail when handling samples & equipment.
- Able to keep organized and maintain a clean work environment.
