Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center · 9 hours ago
Lab Asst
Poplar Bluff, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expPoplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform supportive laboratory duties. The Lab Assistant will assist with specimen processing, maintain equipment, manage inventory, and support quality control efforts to ensure the laboratory operates efficiently and safely.
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Responsibilities
Assists laboratory staff in performing routine tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, following proper laboratory protocols
Prepares and processes specimens, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and transport according to laboratory procedures
Maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring it is in good working order, reporting malfunctions, and assisting with routine troubleshooting
Ensures compliance with safety and infection control standards, including proper handling of biohazardous materials and chemical reagents
Logs lab procedures and specimen information into the laboratory information system (LIS), ensuring accuracy and compliance with documentation protocols
Performs quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) tasks, assisting in documentation and regulatory compliance efforts
Stocks laboratory supplies and maintains inventory, ensuring necessary materials are available for daily operations
Cleans and disinfects work surfaces, equipment, and laboratory spaces, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control guidelines
Assists with data collection and performance improvement projects, actively participating in process improvement initiatives
Collaborates with healthcare providers, laboratory staff, and other departments to ensure efficient specimen processing and workflow
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
0-2 years of experience in a laboratory, healthcare, or clinical setting required
BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of employment required
Preferred
Completion of a laboratory assistant training program or coursework in medical laboratory science preferred
Experience with specimen processing, laboratory equipment, and quality control procedures preferred
Company
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (PBRMC) is located in the heart of Southeast Missouri in Poplar Bluff and serves Butler County and seven other surrounding counties.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clyde Wood
Chief Executive Officer
Chad Falconer, PT, ATC/L, OCS
Partner at Advance Physical Therapy
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