• Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1

    University of Miami (Miami, FL)


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    The UHealth Laboratories Pathology Department at UHealth/University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1at the UTower Hospital.

    CORE JOB SUMMARY

    2:00pm-10:30pm

     

    M-F/ alternating weekends

     

    The Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An employee in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations.

    CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

    Identifies, handles, and accessions patient samples requiring laboratory testing. Transports specimens and communicates test results timely and accurately. Maintains required laboratory files and logs system in a neat and accurate manner. Performs specimen processing, such as centrifugation, aliquoting, and volume measurement. Maintains adequate inventory level as per protocol. Participates in the performance improvement processes for the department. Maintains assigned work area in a clean and orderly condition. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

     

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

    CORE QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Experience:

    Minimum experience

    Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

    + Skill in data entry with minimal errors.

    + Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence

    + Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

    + Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

    + Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

    DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

    Department Specific Functions

    + Receive, verify, and log pathology slides and paraffin blocks from internal and external sources.

    + Communicate with external facilities by phone or email to request and obtain any missing information.

    + Accession and accurately enter specimen data into the laboratory information system (LIS).

    + Label, sort, and distribute slides and blocks to appropriate personnel or departments.

    + Retrieve and prepare materials for consultations, reviews, or additional testing. Process self-pay and international consultation cases in accordance with department procedures.

    + Utilize the Epic system to create appointments and link cases to the LIS (CoPath).

    + Monitor and manage department work queues to ensure any discrepancy.

    + Prepare and document materials for shipping, return, or archiving.

    + Ensure accuracy, quality control, and compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.

    + Communicate with staff to resolve discrepancies and support timely case processing.

    + Perform additional tasks as assigned to support accessioning operations.

     

    The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

     

    UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

     

    The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Staff

    Pay Grade:

    H4