Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1
Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1
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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 unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
Not Applicable
Experience:
No previous experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the Universitys core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
Register internal and external patient consult cases (primary reads second opinions) in OneClick/UChart including personal cases sent for second opinions. Perform grossing for internal external and personal consult cases. Communicate with outside facilities to resolve missing information documentation and discrepancies on requisitions. Obtain payment information and process payments for selfpay and international consult cases. Maintain documentation of all processed and received payments. Place orders in CoPath for recuts of patient material when only a block is received for consultation. OneClick all Histology Cytology Core Lab and UMMG Clinic requisitions. Process technical workonly cases. Prepare patient cases for testing and analysis. Evaluate collected data to confirm accuracy. Upload original patient material to CoPath and UChart. Review all patient and clinician requests to ensure necessary documentation is received. Manage designated folders in the Pathology Main Inbox. Receive sort and track international and external cases received by FedEx and other carriers. Return patient materials (slides blocks) to originating facilities promptly. Assist patients clients and visitors. Maintain a pending list of problem cases. Answer multiple incoming lines and triage questions from outside facilities and clinicians. Assist customers with requested information and resolve pathologistrelated issues. Maintain a log of client specimens sent for additional testing tumor boards second opinions and research. Document the return of patient specimens in CoPath. Handle packaging and shipment of slides blocks and patient reports to the offsite storage facility (Iron Mountain). Maintain a database of materials sent to Iron Mountain. Resolve patient specimen issues. Work with faculty residents and fellows to locate missing specimens requested by pathologists outside facilities and clinicians. Other duties as assigned.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge 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 subspecialties 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H4Employment Type
Full-Time
