Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2

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The UHealth Laboratories Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a  Clinical Laboratory Assistant 2

• Accessioning activities related to bone marrow aspirates, core biopsies, clot sections, touch preps, and ancillary specimens (flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular testing).
• Ensure accurate specimen identification, verification of two patient identifiers, and strict compliance with requirements.
• Validate proper specimen labeling, container integrity, fixatives, and transport conditions upon receipt.
• Oversee correct test order entry in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and CoPath, ensuring alignment between clinical orders and specimen types.
• Coordinate specimen routing to Hematopathology, Flow Cytometry, Cytogenetics, Molecular Diagnostics, and Histology as required.
• Monitor and enforce time-sensitive handling requirements for bone marrow specimens to preserve cellular viability.
• Resolve discrepancies related to missing orders, labeling errors, specimen quantity issues, or collection defects.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for clinicians, nurses, and procedural areas regarding bone marrow specimen issues.
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Maintain quality control measures specific to bone marrow accessioning workflows.Corrective actions for specimen mislabeling, near misses, and non-conformances by Supervisor indications.undefined 

Assists with training new staff in bone marrow accessioning, workload distribution, and productivity expectations.Supports cross-training to ensure operational coverage and continuity.undefined

Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the LIS and CoPath, including:

• Patient demographics
• Provider information
• Specimen source and type
• Test orders and priorities

Support downtime procedures and recovery processes.undefined

Ensure accurate cooperation between accessioning, Pathologists, Residents/Fellows, Histology, Cytology, Flow, Cytogenetics, and Molecular laboratories.

Collaborate with nursing units, procedural suites, ORs, and clinics on accessioning requirements and specimen submission standards.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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