Pre-Analytical Laboratory Assistant

Pay Range: $12.20hr - $17.20hr

Job Overview:

The Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. Duties include purging samples from room temperature areas and walk-in coolers, as well as cleaning storage boxes.

Position Requirements:

• Minimal data entry skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Understanding of specimen types related to tests ordered.
• Understanding of clinical department requirements regarding specimen types and quantity needed for each test, specimen handling, and delivery.
• Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering.
• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change and pursue continuous improvement.
• Commitment to fulfilling internal and external customer requirements when carrying out routine position responsibilities.
• Willingness to actively contribute to a team-based working environment.
• Ability and willingness to support department staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
• Tasks and responsibilities must be performed with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
• Performance task proficiency includes manual functions such as sorting, racking, pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory, specimen storage (with potential training to run sorters in archive mode), centrifugation, and aliquoting.

Job Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates an ability to learn assigned job duties and develops an understanding of how functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together to impact technical departments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types or missing information regarding sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens, resolving or forwarding information to support timely resolution.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, including researching test order information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
• Completes all required written documentation legibly, accurately, and within the assigned time frame.
• Reports to work on time, follows attendance guidelines, and supports department performance during coworker absences.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements / Environment:

• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously while working in a production environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains composure while working under pressure.
• Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take in resolving problems.
• Adheres to core values, safety, compliance, and work process policies and procedures.
• Works in a biohazard environment in compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
• Keeps work area neat and clean while complying with 5S workplace standards.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive working environment.
• Demonstrates work assignment flexibility and the ability to adapt to change.
• Must possess flexibility regarding work schedules.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical background preferred, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.
• Familiarity with mainframe computers preferred.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maneuver large carts and/or racks with specimens.