Lab Assistant

Company: Aerotek
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Performs duties primarily related to receiving, handling processing specimens for Laboratory testing, checking in Drop off Specimens, accessioning test orders and giving preparation instructions to patients/staff.Completes order entry of Laboratory tests in the Lab Information System (SQ).Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow.Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens.Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work.Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel.Interacts with coworkers of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior.Follows directives from all supervisors, leads and seniors.Displays professionalism at all times, both in attitude and appearance.Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.Familiar with EPIC System (Familiarity with Sunquest is a plus)Flexibility with his/her availability to work is a must.Skills:Laboratory, specimen processing, lab equipment, accessioning, samples preparation, sample collectionTop Skills Details:clinical lab experience (specimen processing, accessioning, lab assistant) preferredhealthcare or hospital experience preferredEPIC & Sunquest desiredAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Performs duties primarily related to receiving, handling processing specimens for Laboratory testing, checking in Drop off Specimens, accessioning test orders and giving preparation instructions to patients/staff.Completes order entry of Laboratory tests in the Lab Information System (SQ).Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow.Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens.Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work.Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel.Interacts with coworkers of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior.Follows directives from all supervisors, leads and seniors.Displays professionalism at all times, both in attitude and appearance.Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.Familiar with EPIC System (Familiarity with Sunquest is a plus)Flexibility with his/her availability to work is a must.Experience Level:Entry Level About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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