AHE 146 - Clinical Lab Assistant III

1. Properly prepare and reconstitute reagents, standards and controls according to standard operating procedure. [REASON]
2. Use common clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis terminology as it relates to the point-of-care or clinical laboratory environment. [REASON]
3. Determine suitability of specimens for chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and/or urinalysis. [REASON]
4. Perform quality control procedures. [REASON]
5. Assemble and prepare reagents, standards and controls for chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis testing. [REASON]
6. Report results of procedures using predetermined criteria. [REASON]
7. Follow established quality control procedures specific to chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis tests, including maintenance and instrument calibration. [REASON]
8. Maintain inventory control and supplies for chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis tests. [REASON]
9. Prepare and stain slides for further analysis. [REASON]
10. Prepare slides for microscopic examination. [REASON]
11. Recognize technical errors for each test performed. [REASON]
12. Follow special safety procedures and aseptic technique required for processing microbiology specimens. [REASON]
13. Verbally instruct patients in the proper collection and preservation for various urine samples. [COMMUNICATE]
14. Document and relay written and computer generated test results. [ACT]
15. Perform appropriate tests at the clinical assistant level, according to standard operating procedures. [ACT]