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Health First · 9 hours ago

Lab Assistant

Brevard County, FL

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Health First is a healthcare organization striving for diversity and inclusion. The Laboratory Assistant position is responsible for providing quality laboratory diagnostic service and support functions to ensure optimal support of the laboratory department.

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Responsibilities

Support the Laboratory Manager, Supervisor, Technologists, Scientists, Sr. Scientists and Phlebotomists in all phases of laboratory testing, particularly in, but not limited to: processing of lab specimens manually or using automated lab analyzers, labeling, sample management in electronic medical record, quality control, lab supply and inventory management, equipment maintenance, lab customer service support, and other tasks assigned by lab leadership team

May perform CLIA waived testing. Must meet the minimum qualification set forth by state & CLIA

May be assigned to support laboratory testing support to one of the following laboratory sections: Blood Bank, Core Laboratory, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular, Lab Supply Management, Lab Support Services, Pathology, Point of Care, or other sections as determined by laboratory leadership

Complies with all Health First, HF Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements

Meets goals & shows commitment to continuously improve performance improvement metrics

Demonstrates the appropriate skill sets as determined by the Annual Competency Assessments

Availability to meet departmental staffing demands and demonstrates effective time management

Ability to perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance

Monitors data management systems and inventory on a daily basis. Reports variances to the Supervisor

Assists in cleaning of laboratory equipment, emptying waste, discarding, retrieval & storage of specimens/lab records

Cross trains in other departments within the laboratory or as directed by supervisor

Complies with the Health First I-Care values and demonstrates effective communication with coworkers and management to include proper escalation when necessary

Qualification

Laboratory skillsColor blindness testComputer applicationsClinical Lab Assistant CertificationCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTime management

Required

High school diploma or GED

Must pass color blindness test, proficient in required computer applications

Work autonomously with minimal supervision

Strong skills in: Critical thinking, prioritization and organization of tasks, communication skills (written and verbal in English)