The Medical Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for processing, organizing, labeling, and transporting specimens for laboratory testing. As an experienced and fully competent laboratory assistant, performs advanced functions such as phlebotomy and/or section-specific specialty tasks and serves as a role model and preceptor for other staff. Duties include the following:

Input and extract data from the Laboratory Information System as well as clerical tasks such as answering phones and filing documents.

Receives, triages, orders, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory testing.

Processes specimens, aliquots, and/or slides/blocks according to the procedure for samples tested in the laboratory as well as samples forwarded to referral laboratories.

Handles STAT samples expeditiously.

Assists pathologist and/or other laboratory personnel with specimen grossing as needed.

Recognizes problems (such as mislabels, incorrect tube type, etc.), identifies causes, and takes corrective action to solve basic problems.

Operates automated instrumentation as applicable at the entity following all safety measures.

Performs and documents any processing equipment maintenance.

Performs one or more of the following advanced functions: Pre-Analytic:In an outpatient and inpatient setting, performs phlebotomy and other specialized specimen collection procedures for patients; maintains competency of the techniques and principles required to perform quality phlebotomy services. Specialty Areas (i.e., Anatomical Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular, etc.):Performs advanced functions such as assisting with frozen sections, special stain procedures, cytology processing, fine needle aspirations (FNAs), and other section-specific specialty tasks as per section scope.

Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security, and emergency preparedness.

Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician by American Medical Technologists (AMT).

3 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Background Requirements: Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check. (Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates having criminal backgrounds will not be considered for employment.)