Lab Support Associate

Overview

Performs specimen computer accessioning (order entry) into the LIS, specimen labeling, aliquoting and processing including Roche 8100. Calls panic values and answers clinician phone inquiries. Pick-up labspecimens from inpatient and outpatient locations. Process samples to be sent to reference labs.

Responsibilities

Prepare specimens for lab analysis by centrifugation, “pouring off” of aliquots,specimen “rack assembling,” delivery of specimens to the lab(s) for analysis. Enter datafrom Lab Requisitions: generation of “draw lists” for Phlebotomy services; enteringspecimens into LIS computer, and provide results to clinician’s inquiries. Calling/logging“Panic Values.” Answer phones; route calls – technical and others to appropriate lab.Perform all tasks necessary for specimens for “Reference Lab., e.g., filling out forms,physical preparation of specimens; packing/handling specimens. Transport specimensto Laboratory Central Processing area. Deliver completed laboratory results to thepatient care areas. Maintain a manual back-up system, e.g., log and accession books, tobe implemented in the event of “Computer Down-Time.” Monitor pneumatic tubes forspecimen arrival. Enter specimen into the LIS system, i.e., test requests, orderingphysician, patient demographics.

Qualifications

High School graduate or GED. Good computer skills as well asorganizational, written, communication and verbal skills. Bilingual PreferredEnglish/Spanish.