What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant II position at Lifescan Labs of Illinois?
- Provide training, support and guidance to Lab Associate 1 staff on essential job functions
- Serve as primary point of contact for resolution of questions or concerns from other Lifescan employees, particularly those outside the Laboratory
- Monitors TAT and assigns LA I staff as needed to meet expectations
- Provide feedback to Laboratory management regarding potential/ongoing process or employee issues within Specimen Processing
- Process clinical laboratory specimens with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and compliance
- Confirm client, patient, and specimen details to ascertain adequacy and appropriateness of specimens
- Data enter test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and apply appropriate barcoded labels to patient specimens or scan pre-existing barcodes
- Ensure that specimens are labeled appropriately; escalate discrepancies for resolution as needed
- Centrifuge and/or aliquot specimens as required
- Pre-sort specimens for delivery to technical departments
- Retrieve specimens from storage as necessary for add-on testing
- Handle and dispose of all specimens following biohazardous waste precautions and applicable safety policies
- Ensure clean, decontaminated workspaces per Safety protocols
- Investigate and resolve specimen issues or test issues to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results
- Consult with technical departments regarding acceptability of patient specimens as needed; coordinate with Problem Resolution team for recollection as needed
- Perform required maintenance on Specimen Processing equipment such as centrifuges, printers, incubators, freezers, and refrigerators; document appropriately
- Maintain accurate and complete records of problems and resolutions related to specimen processing, inventory, and equipment
- Meet or exceed all performance expectations to include attendance and adherence to work schedule
Additionally, the position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Laboratory Assistant II and develop an understanding of the overall functions within the Laboratory
- Attention to detail
- Strong data entry and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to professionally and positively interact with peers, clients, and other Lifescan staff
- Ability to multitask and maintain focus within a fast-paced environment
- Ability to problem-solve as needed
- Ability to learn policies and procedures and apply them in the workplace
- Comfortable handling potentially infectious biological specimens; adherence to all applicable PPE and other Laboratory Safety policies
Shift:
Monday - Friday / Rotating Weekends / 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Salary : $29,700 - $37,500