Laboratory Assistant (Healthcare Practitioners and Technical)

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

Assist with standard laboratory functions that include processing or preparing laboratory specimens, materials, and supplies. Monitor and operate specialized mechanical laboratory equipment. Execute sampling, testing, measuring, and recording activities for various laboratory test. Clean and maintenance equipment and supply replenishment. Adhere to all safety and health guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Must have a working knowledge of standard safety procedures and policies of handling equipment and materials. Must have a working knowledge of wet chemistry, chromatography techniques, analytical balance, and microbalance use as well as general laboratory instrumentation. Bachelor’s degree in science is required. A major in chemistry and extensive lab experience is preferred. Analysis of specimens to check for the existence of specified chemicals. Follow all lab-quality assurance procedures and record any deviation from them. Keep a check on inventory levels of equipment and report any faulty equipment immediately.

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Use specialized technology to collect biological samples, perform laboratory tests, and analyze results to detect absence or presence of specific biological and biochemical matter. Usually involves generation of scientific reports, coordination with other healthcare professionals, and equipment maintenance.

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.