Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona·Ottawa, Ohio
Assists technical lab staff with the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens for analytical testing. Performs waived and limited moderate complexity testing while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Primary City/State: Casper, Wyoming
Seeking Clinical Lab Assistant to work with our team at banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY. This is a fulltime day position working in a clinical laboratory setting.
This position assists technical lab staff and may be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the department, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and may perform waived and/or limited moderate complexity testing if CLIA minimum requirements are met or as approved by the CLIA Medical Director. This position reports to department leadership and takes direction from higher-level technical personnel.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Core functions 1.
May process and prepare patient samples as required to include the following: 1) specimen collection, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity 2) general laboratory specimen processing and 3) referral laboratory processing.
May perform waived and moderate complexity testing under direct supervision while meeting performance standards and knowledge level determined for the approved testing.
Demonstrates an understanding of the computer systems used in the department.
Tracks and locates missing specimens while monitoring pending lists.
Performs maintenance activities on laboratory equipment as directed.
Demonstrates awareness and conforms with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements related to their area of responsibility.
2.
Focuses on quality by ensuring that all work performed is accurate, complete and within the time frames defined by the department.
Meets department standards for productivity and quality.
May perform quality control for testing as directed by technical staff, basic troubleshooting and communicate technical concerns to technical staff.
Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures.
Follows established methods and practices and demonstrates basic problem-solving skills with QC, testing and computer issues and maintains acceptable specimen rejection rates, if applicable.
3. Participates in departmental financial responsibilities through the appropriate use of supplies and materials and assists with inventory management. Participates in department initiatives to reduce costs and improve service.
4. Performs miscellaneous support duties as defined by the department, which may include phlebotomy and training. May contribute to the updates of training documents and procedures.
5.
Communicates courteously, professionally, effectively, and accurately with internal and external customers.
Demonstrates skills for basic computer inquiry and problem solving, and use of communication equipment.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
Promotes positive communications that enhance teamwork.
Attendance and participation at staff meetings.
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Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and Phlebotomy/CLA certification. Previous clinical laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.
Market context
In Ohio, allied health roles in medical laboratory settings are typically supported by ongoing demand from hospitals, outpatient labs, and diagnostic services. These positions are competitive because employers often require an associate degree, ASCP certification, and the physical ability to handle routine lab tasks, while the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification status and review the lifting requirement against your current work capacity.
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