Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Receiving - PRN

General Description:

This entry level position performs pre-analytical laboratory work that assists in the diagnosis and treatment of OU Health patients. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Responsible for the receiving, processing and distribution of specimens for multiple laboratory sections including specimen transport 

• Enters patient information and test orders into Electronic Health Record 

• Operates laboratory equipment such as (but not limited to) scales, centrifuges and incubators 

• Performs and documents proper maintenance of instrumentation and equipment following all safety and regulatory requirements 

• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering the telephone, file and prepare records for filing 

• Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments 

• Knowledge of computer data entry and keyboard skills 

• Maintains clean work station 

• Performs other duties as assigned

​Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None Required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Must have skills and abilities to perform required laboratory procedures.    

• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions; must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.   

• Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.   

• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.  

• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.  

• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.  

• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.  

• Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments efficiently.  

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.  

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care within the laboratory.  

• Completes annual competency assessment. Assumes responsibility of own professional development.