Job Description
Medical Laboratory Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
The day to day duties and responsibilities of a medical lab assistant will vary depending on the type and size of the laboratory and organization. The following are the most common:
- Checking samples to make sure they are in the proper containers
- Performing routine tests and sample analyses
- Matching patient information
- Entering data into computers
- Collecting, labeling, and delivering specimens
- Setting up, operating, and maintaining lab equipment
- Performing routine lab equipment maintenance