Assistant Lab Tech I

Job Title: Assistant Lab Technician

Supervisor: Lab Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Little Rock, AR

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of Assistant Lab Technician is responsible for providing assistance to the Lab Manager and Lab Technician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(1) Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing and maintaining records.

(2) Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, checking labeling, logging specimens, and keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.

(3) Accurately enters data into the Laboratory Information System.

(4) Confirms that the specimen matches the requisition form and that complete demographic and specimen source information is given.

(5) Confirms that the requisition is properly identified with the patient’s full name, DOB, date of collection, and physician’s name.

(6) Prepares excess specimen samples for storage and resolves and documents problem specimens.

(7) Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing.

(8) Aliquots sample for departments.

(9) Follow CLIA, API, CAP, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective regulations.

(10) Unpacks specimens from branches or ports and routes specimens by type to various staging areas.

(11) Participates in all applicable safety training sessions, knows the location and contents of the safety manual, and knows the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.

(12) Scans records into electronic medical record (EMR) system.

(13) Create UDT orders and generate UDT superbills into EMR system.

(14) Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of current medical terminology to communicate with physician, staff, and patients
• High level of attention to detail
• Able to process and retain information quickly
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Basic computer literacy and typing
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Patient focused

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

The position requires a high school diploma or educational equivalent. One (1) year of prior experience in the laboratory setting is preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are expected to include 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. (Monday – Friday). Occasional overtime may be required. The position operates in a professional office environment and the incumbent, in the course of performing this position, spends time writing, typing, speaking, listening, driving, seeing (such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusted focus), sitting, walking, standing, and reaching. The incumbent may operate any or all of the following standard office equipment including but not limited to multi-line telephone system, postage mater, facsimile machines, calculator, photocopy machine, computer/printer, and coffee maker. The incumbent may operate medical equipment. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

OTHER

Employee performance, in part, is evaluated based upon completion of the tasks listed herein. PTCOA/ISI reserves the right to change this job description at any time according to business needs and/or assign tasks that it may deem appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and employment with PTCOA/ISI may be terminated by the employee or employer at any time, for any reason.