Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

Laboratory Assistant 3rd Shift

Location: Irving, TX

Job Description:

• Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Conducts laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts), specimen storage, and retrieval.
• Prepares reagents and/or media in the department.
• Prepares specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.
• Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Resolves pending lists and finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas and performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintains files for department records and changes gas cylinders.
• Follows all PPE requirements and safety regulations.
• Utilizes the laboratory computer system and operates PCs.
• Disposes of biohazardous materials.
• Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Requirements:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant training helpful.
• Math and science courses preferred.