Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 (FT TEMP) (Department of Surgery)

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Department of Surgery Histo & Immuno has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 (FT- TEMP) position. The incumbent performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An incumbent 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, liquating, 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.

• Generates patient reports and forwards them to the proper departments/physicians.

• Investigates and responds to all inquiries related to referral testing; Answers all inquiries made by the Reference Lab and resolves problems associated with improper or inadequate samples.

• Provides responses to all inquiries made by physicians or patient unit personnel related to specimen requirements.

• Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock when it applies.

• Reviews packing slips, verifies number of items received, documents, and provides copies to supervisor/designee.

• Serves as a lead/Back-up when Supervisor is unavailable.

• 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                                                                                        

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

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

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Pay Grade:

h84