Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1

Current Employees

• If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The UHealth Laboratories is currently seeking a full time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 1 to work on site in Miami. 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:
• 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 University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Department Specific Functions 1. Case distribution to pathologists Responsible for checking QGenda on a daily basis and distributing cases to pathologists according to service subspecialty. Responsible for filling distribution log throughout the day as cases are distributed 2. Filing and Log Systems. Maintains accurate records of requisitions, accessioning logs, and transport logs. 3. Assists in the maintenance of operable systems by changing paper, labels and/or printer ribbons when necessary. 4.