Essential Functions:
Under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist, the lab assistant provides lab support and:
• Properly prepares and identifies samples for laboratory testing
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Documents maintenance performance of instruments/equipment
• Performs and records Quality Control for testing performed in the area
• Controls inventory ordering and supplies to maintain adequate stock
• Accurately reports patient results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Performs clerical duties needed for the department (includes accessing information in the EHR, filing reports/slides/specimens, answering phones, tracking specimens)
• Retrieves and transports specimens to appropriate locations
• Performs waived testing
Other Functions:
• Identifies and reports any safety hazards or concerns
• Makes suggestions for improvements of policies and procedures
• Performs teaching and training duties of position to other staff and potential employees
• Develops and assists in writing training guides and standard work documents
• Assists in setting up new Charge Description Master (CDM) numbers for testing
• Creates manual charges for testing, when needed
• Works to resolve ordering and billing issues
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned