Lab Assistant
MFS TalentPalo Alto, CA, US22 days ago
Salary
$35.00–$40.00 hourly
Job descriptionShift : Evenings - 8 hours, 40hrs / week-Work location : Palo Alto, CA-Compensation : $35 to $40 per hourDuties and Responsibilities-Accessions specimens according to established priority.-Checks formalin waste for effective neutralization prior to disposal.-Checks test requisition forms for complete information and obtains missing information if necessary-Cleans and stocks Gross Room.-Compares information from test requisition form with specimen labels and resolves identification problems.-Distributes accessioned specimens to appropriate locations.-Enters patient demographic information into LIS and orders appropriate examination code.-Maintains appropriate health and safety standards as directed by federal / state and accrediting agency laws / guidelines.-Maintains instruments and equipment in the Gross and Frozen Section Rooms.-Manipulates and edits computer fields to ensure proper billing, unique accessioning number, and correct documentation for each specimen received.-Participates in quality assurance projects as appropriate-Receives all specimens into the lab from a variety of sources and routes.-Retrieves specimens from surgery and clinics.Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required Experience-1 year of relevant laboratory experience requiredLicenses and Certifications-NoneBenefits-Health / Dental / Vision Insurance-Sick time off