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Laboratory Technical Assistant

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MSFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
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Location
Hattiesburg, MS
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Laboratory Technical Assistant obtains specimens via venipuncture, finger sticks and swabs, performs waived and moderate complexity laboratory analyses, processes x‑rays, maintains instruments, documents results, and follows universal precautions while adhering to university policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

VenipunctureFinger SticksSwabsBlood CountsMono TestStrep TestPregnancy TestChlamydia TestingSickle Cell TestingChemistry TestsUrinalysisWet PrepKOH PreparationQuality Control ChecksProficiency TestingCLIA RulesX‑Ray ImagingInstrument MaintenanceSupply OrderingUniversal Precautions

Qualifications

Authorized to Work in United States Full-Time Without Visa Sponsorship

Full job description

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Obtains specimens for laboratory testing via venipuncture, finger sticks and swabs, assists in processing medical laboratory tests and documenting results. Processes x-rays.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Adheres to University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.

  • Performs waived and moderate complexity laboratory analysis on selected samples for patients such as blood counts, mono test, strep test, pregnancy test, chlamydia, sickle cell, various chemistry tests, urinalysis, wet prep, KOH, etc. Assists in performing quality control checks on all testing kits and instruments. Assists in proficiency testing on known samples of CLIA rules.

  • Performs x-rays on patients and trains additional personnel on imaging techniques

  • Assists in maintaining all service on instruments. Assists in keeping records of all laboratory work done, maintenance, and any specimens sent out of laboratory. Cross-trained in ordering of lab and x-ray supplies

  • Practices universal precautions of health care.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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