Laboratory Associate II
Charleston, South Carolina
Laboratory Associate II
- R-0000042769
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Laboratory
- Clinical & Research Support Services
- Full Time
Job Description Summary
The Laboratory Associate serves as primary point of contact for healthcare providers, patients, and internal departments regarding laboratory testing. The Laboratory Associate manages test cancellations and problem resolution by working directly within the lab to correct errors and ensure accurate reporting. The LA professionally communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, complies with all safety guidelines and models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000495 CHS - Lab Client Services (Main)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-24Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Laboratory Associate serves as primary point of contact for healthcare providers, patients, and internal departments regarding laboratory testing. The Laboratory Associate manages test cancellations and problem resolution by working directly within the lab to correct errors and ensure accurate reporting. The LA professionally communicates technical information to medical and lay persons, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, complies with all safety guidelines and models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.
Additional Job Description
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
• Doctorate or Master’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences including:
o 24 semester hours of science courses that include:
§ Six semester hours of chemistry
§ Six semester hours of biology
§ 12 semester hours of any combination of chemical or biological sciences
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