What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT position at UAB Health System?
CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Key Duties, Primary Responsibilities
- Performs all duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging and storage of lab specimens for testing.
- Retrieves lab specimens from other collection areas and retrieves patient files needed in the lab areas.
- Processes, packages and stores autologous tissue.
- Cleans operating rooms.
- Adheres to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls.
- Utilizes lab and hospital information systems and performs outpatient registration for patient specimens received via mail and/or UPS.
- Provides secretarial and clerical support for the laboratory staff in support of lab operations including inventory, ordering and receiving supplies.
- Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.
Salary Range: $15.00- $20.30
Education
- High School diploma or GED required
- Currently certified as a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) from the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) required depending on location .
"UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans."
Salary : $15 - $20
