Core Analyst I

Heritage Lab Services LLC•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Lab Services is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MLT / MT / MLS to join our on-site laboratory team at Three Rivers Diagnostics! This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment. If you are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality results that support patient care, we would love to meet you.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training acceptable under CLIA and accreditation agencies to perform high complexity testing.
Proficiency in performing laboratory tests across different body fluid types in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, and Urinalysis, specimen collection and handling, quality control procedures, operation of laboratory equipment, data analysis, adherence to safety protocols, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues across testing platforms.
HIPAA

Nice To Haves

2 years minimum of laboratory experience.
1 year clinical microscopy skills.
1 year experience with Roche Cobas Pro, Sysmex XN-1000 and Stago Satellite preferred.
MLT(ASCP) Certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Process patient specimens, perform authorized tests, review and report results maintaining results accuracy while adhering to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
Responsible to understand basic and all relevant scientific principles associated with CORE testing performed
Responsible for any preanalytical duties including but not limited to: Labeling, Accessioning, Centrifuging, Pouring off
Perform all tasks associated with running samples on manual, semi-automated, and automated platforms in: Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Other platforms and test systems
Prepare and Perform White Blood Cell Differential and other microscopic Hematology tasks.
Prepare and Perform microscopic procedure/identification in urinalysis and other microscopic Urinalysis tasks.
Review and enter as appropriate patient results in the laboratory information system (LIS) to maintain accuracy and data integrity.
Perform downtime tasks as assigned when LIS and or other systems are malfunctioning, nonfunctional, or temporarily not available (LIS connection issues, power outage, etc)
Follow all safety protocols when handling human samples, such as urine or oral fluid, to ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.
Follow the laboratory Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance set policies and procedures
Identify and respond as set in policies and procedures to QC trends, shifts, and failures to assess test systems are within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
Perform and Maintain accurate records for instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, temperature checks, calibrator or QC failures, lot-to-lot checks, patient sample handling/tracking, and communication logs.
Handle and analyze proficiency testing samples with the same care and standards applied to patient specimens to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Perform and Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Participate in validation experiments and workflow studies to enhance efficiency and contribute innovative ideas for continuous improvement in laboratory practices.
Perform end of shift/day responsibilities to include: Restock supplies as deemed appropriate, clean sections, organize, and other duties as delegated.
Perform all tasks assigned in conformance to CORE Workflow guidance and in a manner to mitigate sample or section contamination.
Meet the qualifications and responsibilities for Testing Personnel as described by CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments).
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Supports ongoing changes in a professional manner, contribute to a positive work environment and to the team effort of the laboratory.