TechnicalAssistant

**Work Schedule:** Monday thru Friday 0600-14:30 Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis. May perform technical duties relative to simple Quality Control and waived level testing under direct supervision of a technologist. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Performs CLIA waived laboratory testing under direct supervision of a technologist and enters results into the Laboratory Information System. Testing is specifically designated by department and requires limited independent judgment. * Accurately completes work 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 customers accordingly. * Assists with basic technical duties relative to simple QC 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 and notifies a technologist of shortages. * Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs. * Assists in the training/orientation of new staff members and provides regulatory documentation. * Performs Pending Logs and investigates problem specimens. * Performs specimen and chemical disposal per department guidelines. ## Toxicology/ACL’s * Handles Forensic Toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines. Handles legal inquiries, search warrants, and subpoenas. ## Pathology/Histology/Cytology * Retrieves specimens from LVHN hospital units. * Sends out responsibilities for referenc