HNL Lab Medicine
Healthcare
SeniorTechnicalAssistant
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“Senior Technical Assistant at HNL Lab Medicine. Skills: Laboratory testing, Specimen handling, Data processing. Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis. Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enters results into the Laboratory Information System under direct supervision of a technologist”
Industry & Context.
Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s manual; Troubleshooting activities; Problem resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience, Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate complexity testing, Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English, Ability to write simple correspondence in English, Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs, Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions, Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations, Ability to perform all duties with accuracy and attention to detail
Nice to Have
A.S degree preferred, Graduate of heath/ medical assistant or similar training program from an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught
What You'll Do.
Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis
Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enters results into the Laboratory Information System under direct supervision of a technologist
Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s manual and records troubleshooting activities
Performs testing that is specifically designated by the department
Accurately completes work and reports results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to STATergency requests
Follows established department SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal critical values and communicates to customer accordingly
Performs basic quality control functions pertaining to moderate complexity testing
instrument checks and notifies a technologist with any discrepancies
Accurately calibrates pipettes and thermometers (and records data) according to SOPs
Prepares reagents/controls for specimen testing according to SOPs
Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood
or other body fluids) for analysis including accurate labeling
Inventories and maintains adequate supplies
including restocking shelves when appropriate or notifies a technologist of shortages
Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs
Assists in competency review of new and current Technical Assistants and notifies supervisor/manager of any issues in a timely manner
Logs applicable information into the NEDSS system or sending information to other states
Handles Forensic Toxicology specimens
and reports according to forensic testing guidelines
Handles legal inquiries
Performs fine needle aspiration (FNA) assistance
Completes frozen section cutting
Acts as Gross Room/Operating Room liaison to assist with problem resolution and provide educational in-service
Functions as Safety representative for designated area
Coordinates paperwork between LVHN and vendors for legal cases
and products of conception
Performs all applicable duties assigned to Technical Assistant
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employee/students; Notifies a technologist with any discrepancies; Notifies a technologist of shortages; Assists in competency review of new and current Technical Assistants and notifies supervisor/manager of any issues in a timely manner; Acts as Gross Room/Operating Room liaison to assist with problem resolution and provide educational in-service, as needed; Coordinates paperwork between LVHN and vendors for legal cases, hardware disposal, and products of conception
Communication Scope
Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization; Communicates to customer accordingly
Full Job Description
**Work Schedule:** 2200-0630 Monday to Friday with Rotating Weekends and Holidays Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis. May perform technical duties relative to simple Quality Control and waived and moderately complex level testing under direct supervision of a technologist. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enters results into the Laboratory Information System under direct supervision of a technologist. * Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s * manual and records troubleshooting activities. * Performs testing that is specifically designated by the department. * Accurately completes work and reports results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests. * Follows established department SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal critical values and communicates to customer accordingly. * Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employee/students. * Performs basic quality control functions pertaining to moderate complexity testing, instrument checks and notifies a technologist with any discrepancies. * Accurately calibrates pipettes and thermometers (and records data) according to SOPs. * Prepares reagents/controls for specimen testing according to SOPs. * Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis including accurate labeling. * Inventories and maintains adequate supplies, including restocking shelves when appropriate or notifies a technologist of shortages. * Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs. * Assists in competency review of new and current Technical Assistants and notifies supervisor/manager of any issues in a timely manner. ## Molecular/Microbiology * Logs applicable information into t
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