Memorial Hospital at Gulfport·Gulfport, Mississippi
The Laboratory Assistant prepares samples for transport to reference laboratories and performs CLIA-waived testing. Additionally, they handle patient registrations, process orders, and maintain laboratory records.
Under the direction of the manager, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for preparing samples for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory; and performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)-waived testing under supervision of a technologist/technician. The Laboratory Assistant performs Laboratory patient registrations, processes orders, and records maintenance.
Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED. No prior experience is required, but excellent interpersonal and detail-oriented skills are expected.
Market context
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