HNL Lab Medicine

Healthcare

SeniorTechnicalAssistant

bethlehem, free state, south africa FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

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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