About this role
Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Clinical Lab Specialist (CLS) ensures timely workflow, maintains proper documentation, follow s safety and compliance protocols, and provides widespread support across laboratory departments.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Specimen Processing: Performs patient registration and test ordering, verifies patient information, ensures timely specimen handling, and resolves processing issues to maintain accuracy and efficient workflow.
- Evaluates and prepares specimens for testing, ensuring proper labeling, distribution, storage, and processing according to established guidelines.
- Equipment: Assists technical Team Members by performing duties assigned in loading of samples, performing maintenance.
- Operates laboratory equipment according to procedures, troubleshoots issues or contacts support, documents temperatures, and maintains a clean, organized
workspace as required.
- Inventory Management: Monitors and manages supply inventory, checks expiration dates, stores received items and keeps the storage areas clean and organized.
- System Utilization: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software applications for job-related functions.
- Training and Education: Assists with training of new team members or students as required. Completes mandatory continuing education.
- Safety: Follows PPE protocols and ensures a clean, safe workspace.
- Document Control: Follows all approved standard operating policies and procedures
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or equivalent, with demonstrated proficiency in patient registration, specimen handling, medical terminology, and laboratory information systems preferred.
Work Environment:
- Detail-oriented: Maintains accuracy in daily tasks.
- Organized: Manages workload efficiently.
- Effective communicator: Communicates clearly with patients and team members.
- Critical thinker: Uses sound judgment to assess situations and make decisions.
- Collaborative: Builds positive working relationships and contributes to a supportive team environment.
- Adaptable: Responds well to changing priorities and situations.