Area of Interest Laboratory FTE: 0.8 Department: Laboratory - General
Overview Laboratory Technical Associate - Main Lab UnityPoint Health - Allen Shift: Full-time, 0400-1230, 0445-1315. Every other weekend, holiday rotation, and 3 on-call shifts
Benefits Eligible
The Lab Technical Associate position assists technical staff in the laboratory in their daily functions. Duties include:
• Collection and processing of lab samples • Running and minor maintenance of basic instrumentation • Data entry into the Laboratory Information System • Inventory control • Basic office duties
The Lab Technical Associate-Main Laboratory performs these functions primarily in the Main Laboratory.
Qualifies as Testing Personnel under Federal Register Sec 493.15, 493.20, & 493.1423 for waived and moderate complexity testing.
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Responsibilities • Collects and processes samples for the laboratory, including blood, urine, cultures, limited, and sendouts • Runs and maintains basic lab instrumentation and testing • Assists technologists with duties, including but not limited to: • Stocking supplies • Washing laboratory dishes • Inventory management • Follow-up on reports • Answers incoming phone calls • Registers and looks up orders for samples in the Hospital Information System • Enters data and orders samples into the Laboratory Information system
Qualifications • Education: High school education or equivalent • Licensure/Certification: Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons • Experience: 6 months experience in a clinical laboratory • Other: Must be able to read, write, and speak English; must possess basic computer skills and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser