Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

Under direct supervision, appropriately addresses preparation and routing for laboratory testing in any one of various specialized laboratories throughout UMMS: Immunology, Rapid Response (Chemistry/Hematology), Blood Bank, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Diagnostics, UMCC Laboratories and Shock Trauma Stat Lab, in accordance with departmental procedures and regulations stipulated by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act.

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Answers telephones and responds to customer inquiries and requests.
• Accessions, processes and arranges delivery of specimens according to departmental procedures.
• Acts as the Expeditor for specimen management. Coordinates specimen and order processing and ensures specimens are processed and delivered to the testing or problem solving areas in timely manner.
• Evaluates specimen integrity. Ensures specimens are adequate for testing: volume, hemolysis; correct collection tube, etc.
• Receives and accessions patient samples into the Laboratory Information System. Ensures that all codes and information are entered accurately and timely. Maintains accurate patient identification and information for billing purposes following departmental procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• One year of customer service experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to perform duties accurately and with attention to detail.
• Effective organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.