**Job Summary** Performs activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment. Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment. Assists with receipt and inspection of raw materials, and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment **Essential Functions** + Assists laboratory staff in routine tests used in diagnosis and treatment of disease. + Ensures equipment is in good working order. Understand mechanics of equipment and reports malfunctions to supervisor. Understands safety hazards common to the laboratory. + Logs lab procedures completed. Processes related paperwork. + Assists laboratory staff in routine tests used in diagnosis and treatment of disease. + Performs microscopic examination of body cells to identify abnormalities. + Operates a wide variety of laboratory instrumentation, prepares accurate reports such as Quality Control and Quality Assurance. + Utilizes computer system for data storage and retrieval. + Maintains a clean, safe and well-stocked work area including records, supplies and equipment. + Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with co-workers. + Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow written protocols. + Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed. + Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements. + Follows company policies to ensure compliance with OSHA, CLIA and other regulatory agencies. Utilizes universal precautions in handling infectious material. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + H.S. Diploma or GED required + Less than 2 years Lab preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Continuing education of new technologies. + Excellent time management skills + Strong organization & communication skills. + Basic knowledge of tools and equipment. + Knowledge of HIPAA regulations + Superior ability to perform laboratory testing. + Ability to handle high volumes of work without error. + Knowledge of laboratory and quality control procedures. **Licenses and Certifications** + AHA or ARC BLS Certification due within 30 days of employment required Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.