Clinical Lab Assistant

University of Alabama at Birmingham

This position will perform all duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging and storage of lab specimens for testing.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Retrieves lab specimens from other collection areas and retrieves patient files needed in the lab areas.
• Processes, packages and stores autologous tissue.
• Cleans operating rooms.
• Adheres to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Utilizes lab and hospital information systems and performs outpatient registration for patient specimens received via mail and/or UPS.
• Provides secretarial and clerical support for the laboratory staff in support of lab operations including inventory, ordering and receiving supplies.
• Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a group

Hourly Range: $15.00-$20.30

Education:

High School diploma or GED required

Currently certified as a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) from the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) required depending on location.