Lab Tech Assistant

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Full time 40 hours per week evening position

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Lab Tech Assistant prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems (clinical lab and/or anatomic pathology) verifying specimen acceptability. Performs established preanalytical and analytical laboratory procedures not requiring Medical Technologist Histotechnologist or Cytotechnologist interpretation in accordance with established laboratory policy in an accurate safe and timely manner.

Essential Job Functions
Performs waived and limited moderately complex testing as defined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Performs and reports testing and quality control procedures according to established protocols; evaluates specimen acceptability and implements corrective action within scope of training.
Provides support functions to technologists including the loading and maintaining of instruments making up of reagents thawing pooling importing and issuing of blood products and maintenance and function checks.
Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions and keeps appropriate person(s) informed of problems issues and resolutions as needed.
Operates maintains and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventative maintenance calibrations and safety checks.
Competently registers enters insurance information accessions triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Follows established guidelines for centrifugation and aliquoting of samples.
Uses computer programs to track specimen transport and minimizes lost specimens.
Provides laboratory customer service to include request for addons specimen collection information phlebotomy requests result inquiry etc.
Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies
When staffed in Microbiology department culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Education
High School Degree or GED (required)
Associates Biology or Chemistry (preferred)

Work Experience
Laboratory experience (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .