Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onThe Ballroom, 51, Hiwassee Street, Downtown Murphy, Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina, 28906, United States
About the Role
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant serves as a vital operational link within the laboratory, ensuring the seamless flow of specimens from collection to testing. This role exists to support testing personnel, maintain rigorous infection control standards, and uphold the integrity of laboratory documentation. You will work within a high-stress, busy environment where attention to detail and professionalism are paramount.
Your day involves a dynamic mix of tasks tailored to your specific department. In the Microbiology section, you will manage the receipt, processing, and distribution of samples, including setting up cultures manually and operating automated equipment. In Referral Testing, you will handle the complex logistics of shipping specimens to external facilities, ensuring strict adherence to OSHA, DOT, and FDA regulations. Additionally, you may be required to travel to outside nursing homes to collect specimens, requiring strong patient identification skills and valid auto insurance.
Beyond technical duties, you will act as a communication hub, answering phones and disseminating information to physicians, clinicians, and nursing staff. You will collaborate closely with team members in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement, managing inventory, tracking temperatures, and performing quality control procedures. The role demands the ability to prioritize a fluctuating workload while maintaining meticulous records and adhering to all facility policies.
Work location
Work model: On-site
The Ballroom, 51, Hiwassee Street, Downtown Murphy, Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina, 28906, United States
Murphy, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDistribute specimens and assist testing personnel with sample preparation
- check_circlePerform infection control processes and maintain quality procedures
- check_circleManually set up cultures using appropriate streaking and inoculation techniques
- check_circleRoute specimens for referral testing and manage the logistic shipping process
- check_circleOrder and maintain shipping supply inventories and adhere to regulatory requirements
- check_circleCheck out blood bank products and perform temperature tracking and quality control
- check_circleCollect specimens from outside nursing homes and verify patient identification
- check_circleOperate automated equipment and complete inventory counts in the Microbiology department
- check_circleAnswer phones, disseminate information, and prioritize workload in a busy lab
- check_circleReceive, manage, process, and distribute samples for Microbiology testing
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma or equivalent
- verifiedCurrent auto insurance coverage
- verifiedWillingness to obtain Hazardous Materials Shipping certification
- verifiedAdherence to OSHA, DOT, FDA regulatory requirements
Nice to Have
AS or BS in a biological science. 1 to 2 years of experience working in the Referrals, Blood Bank or Microbiology sections of clinical lab or other laboratory experience. Medical Lab Assistant Certification (ASCP).
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Infection Control, Molecular Id Now Testing, Waived Tests, Streaking Inoculation, Hazardous Materials Shipping, Osha, Dot, Fda, Medical Lab Assistant Certification, Ascp.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days at Erlanger
What does a Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days at Erlanger do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days at Erlanger will distribute specimens and assist testing personnel with sample preparation; perform infection control processes and maintain quality procedures; manually set up cultures using appropriate streaking and inoculation techniques; and route specimens for referral testing and manage the logistic shipping process.
What are the requirements for this Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days role?expand_more
To qualify for the Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days at Erlanger position, applicants should have: High School Diploma or equivalent; Current auto insurance coverage; Willingness to obtain Hazardous Materials Shipping certification; and Adherence to OSHA, DOT, FDA regulatory requirements.
Where is the Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days role at Erlanger located?expand_more
Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days at Erlanger is based in The Ballroom, 51, Hiwassee Street, Downtown Murphy, Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina, 28906, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Erlanger has listed this Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days role?expand_more
Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days at Erlanger typically requires 1–2 years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
What skills do you need for the Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days role at Erlanger?expand_more
Key skills for Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days at Erlanger include Infection Control; Molecular Id Now Testing; Waived Tests; Streaking Inoculation; Hazardous Materials Shipping; Osha; Dot; and Fda.
What education is required for Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days at Erlanger?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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Clinical Lab Assistant, Full-time, Days at Erlanger is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.