Lab Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Pre-Analytical Team Coordinator, the lab assistant handles patient orders and prepares patient samples to assist the medical technologist in order to facilitate testing.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Background in medical terminology preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication skills; mathematical, verbal, and computer skills at college level preferred; excellent customer relationship skills
• Must be able to problem solve
• Ability to establish work priorities and to multi-task for maximum efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to follow as series of steps without confusion or error on an on-going basis. Must be detail oriented.