PathGroup·Nashville, Tennessee
The Clinical Lab Assistant II handles specimen receiving, processing, and data entry while assisting with daily laboratory operations. Responsibilities include loading analyzers, preparing smears, and managing client inquiries and documentation.
The Clinical Lab Assistant II performs various functions in the Clinical lab related to data entry, specimen handling, centrifuging, pouring off and preparing specimens for testing, preparing peripheral smears by automated methods, loading bar-coded specimens on analyzers, automated process of sorting, decapping, aliquotting and archiving specimens and assisting Clinical Supervisors/Managers in the day to day operation of the laboratory as necessary.
**Microbiology specific duties assigned are for staining smears by automated methods, loading primary barcoded specimens onto automation for analysis by a licensed individual, and primary inoculations of microbiology specimens.
Responsible for department specimen receiving of FastTrack specimens within established productivity metrics.
Performs loading and unloading of specimens on automated instrumentation within state guidelines.
Perform clinical pending specimen logs to account for missing physical specimens within the department.
Performs physical retrieval of specimens found from pending log review.
Performs basic understanding and usage of specimen registration (accessioning) of specimens for department testing.
Handle specialty specimens including assembling specimen folders, printing labels, sorting samples by department, filling out paperwork for add-on testing and sending out samples for reference testing.
Responsible for maintaining and reviewing pending lists and ensuring fulfillment of referral testing TAT's.
Collect information related to client inquiries/complaints and communicate to Client Services Representative for follow-up and response.
Receive inbound calls from physicians, laboratories, nurses, clients, sales reps, clinics, and hospitals and directs those calls to appropriate personnel and communicate with clients, as necessary.
Handle difficult calls tactfully, courteously, and professionally.
Routine clerical duties including filing, faxing, inventory of supplies for the various departments, receiving and distributing mail.
Responsible for accurately capturing computer images for using software.
Perform data entry concerning patient demographics information and imaging as assigned.
Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
Transport and help maintain organization of documentation stored off-site. Review retention times and dispose of appropriate pieces of documentation when retention times are met.
Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Other duties as assigned.
A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a preference for prior laboratory testing and specimen processing knowledge. Candidates should have a strong aptitude for pattern recognition and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Market context
Clinical Lab Assistant II roles in Tennessee are usually tied to ongoing hospital, outpatient, and reference lab needs, so demand tends to stay steady where specimen volume is consistent. Competition often centers on candidates who already understand lab testing workflows, specimen processing, pattern recognition, and Microsoft Office use. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to any prior lab or processing experience before applying.
