Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2

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The UHealth Laboratories Pathology Department at UHealth/University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1at the UTower Hospital.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An employee in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing. Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately. Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner. Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement. Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol. Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department. Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

T his list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

I. Case distribution to pathologists

II. Preparation of slides, blocks and documents for assembly of cases

III. Filing and Log Systems

IV. Assists in the maintenance of operable systems by changing paper, labels and/or printer ribbons as necessary.

V. Inventory and Supplies

VI. Processing Machines:

VII. Responsible for helping in the cleaning of blocks in the embedding area.

VII. Matching paperwork and for assembly of cases:

VIII. Miscellaneous Laboratory Activities

IX. Participates in the Performance Improvement of the department by documenting all problems and complaints in the internal QA log.

X. Participates in required educational program, including safety, infection control, etc.

XI. Follows unit specific safety and infection control standards.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H5