Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2

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The UHealth Laboratories Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2

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.
• Generates patient reports and forwarding them to the proper departments/physicians.

Investigates and responds to all inquiries or problems related to referral testing; Answers all inquiries made by the Reference Lab and resolves problem associated with improper or inadequate samples. Answers all inquiries made by physicians or patient unit personnel related to specimen requirements.

Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock when it applies Checks packing slips, verifies number of items received, documents, and gives copy to supervisor/designee. Serves as a lead/Back-up when Supervisor is unavailable. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This 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 completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions

The ability to articulate and communicate effectively when it comes to Laboratory testing Resource Department for Clinics and Labs Scanning results to UCHART Running All Pending List (In-house and Reference Labs) Send-Outs/Courtesy Tracking Batches/Samples Prepare the end of the Month logs for Iron Mountain Accession Biopsy, Lymphoma -Work-Up, Frozen Section Cytology, Bone Marrow, Stem Cell, Research/LCBS, Blood Bank, CSF, Bronchial Lavage, IHL and Microbiology Specimens Add-On Specimen Problem Solving Decanting

Department Specific Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Microsoft 360 features
• Phone Etiquette
• Know how to read and record measurements
• Be able to utilize Sunquest, COPATH, Soft Bank, UCHART, SmarTerm and all Reference Lab portals
• Positive, Happy and Caring Attitudes

Pay and benefits

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.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff