Laboratory Assistant job at International Rescue Committee

JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview
Under the supervision and guidance of the laboratory technician, the laboratory Assistant will coordinate and perform tasks and activities in several areas of the clinical laboratory. Each day a certain Laboratory Assistant will be assigned specific areas of responsibility within the scope of the job as outlined herein. Depending upon the area of responsibility within the scope of the job as outlined herein. Depending upon the area of responsibility the Laboratory Assistant will monitor the status of the workflow of the tasks involved and shall prioritize each task, coordinate performance and report frequently and directly to the lab technician about completion of tasks.

Major Responsibilities
• Oversees specimen collection activities.
• Oversees specimen referral activities.
• Oversees laboratory requisition preparation for outpatients.
• Oversees training for new Phlebotomists.
• Processes sample tests in some technical areas.
• Updating of manuals outlining phlebotomy procedures and specimen requirements.
• Workload recording.
• Supply / equipment inventory ordering.
• Chemical hygiene and / or lab safety procedures.

Qualifications
• Must have a certificate in laboratory from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professional Council
• At least 2 years of work experience, with field experience in providing services to refugees.
• Planning and organizing
• Concern for quality and standards
• Communication
• Ethics and integrity
• Self-control and stress management
• Time management

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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