Clinical Lab Assistant III

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Clinical Lab Assistant III

Quick overview

This role involves performing pre-analytical processing of biological specimens, including data entry, processing test orders, reconciling specimen issues, and facilitating send-out testing. Responsibilities also include patient phlebotomy, sample distribution, and serving as a primary resource for specimen receiving problem resolution.

Requirements summary

A minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting is required, or relevant certification/enrollment in a science-related program. Candidates must possess knowledge of current medical terminology and demonstrate skills in maintaining quality assurance and working effectively with medical staff and patients.

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Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant III Job Code

LA3454
ABOUT
US
Schedule: Shifts are 8 hours per day,
Monday
Through
Friday and will vary within the hours of 7 am - 5:30 pm. We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB
TYPE
Classification:
Non
Exempt
Supervises
Positions: JOB SUMMARY Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. Responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, assist with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution, patient phlebotomy, pathology support, and other duties as assigned.Clinical
Laboratory
Associate
III
Duties: Performs duties above and beyond CLA II.Actively participate in clinical testing continuous performance improvement activitiesParticipate in safety rounding and reporting within the clinical laboratories.Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions.Collects Urine Drug Screens.Orient and train Clinical Laboratory Assistant I and II (s) as assigned.Supports inventory management activities.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED Required, Associates or Bachelor Degree Preferred Experience: Minimum of two years of health care or laboratory setting experience or certified as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA); or certified as a phlebotomist; or student enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science program in a science related major; or a Clinical Laboratory Science program; or a Medical Laboratory Technician program.Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.