The Laboratory Assistant performs task related duties within the Lab. The Lab assistant has the ability to perform phlebotomy duties on all age groups. Performs CLIA-waived testing within the Laboratory. This position has appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the growth, development, and clinical needs of age specified populations. Assists the Laboratory Manager to order; place into stock supplies delivered to the Lab, being sure to correctly rotate with current supply; properly receives specimens entering the Lab by accessioning, writing requisitions on the log and communicating to the technologists all incoming work; organizes and prioritizes work in order to complete work competently and effectively and in a timely manner; files and copies if indicated, reports in laboratory and physician files and maintains duplicate report file as indicated; answers phones and directs calls as appropriate; observes principals of date security/patient confidentiality; assists in training of new staff; maintains positive attitude, functions as a team player, and maintains inter-intra department communications; interacts with other health-care workers to solve problems; attends and participates in department meetings; performs other duties as assigned.
Provides computed tomography imaging and mammography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Works under direct or indirect supervision of an imaging technologist in performing diagnostic procedures, Clerical and Transport duties.
