Lab Assistant (Pre-Analytical Assistant I)
About The Position
The Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. This role involves learning job duties, understanding how various functions within Technical Operations and Specimen Processing work together, and their impact on technical departments and result quality. The position requires identifying and resolving issues related to specimen handling, sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage, while adhering to compliance policies for test ordering. The role also includes meeting quality and production standards, completing documentation accurately, and maintaining attendance guidelines. Employees are expected to learn additional functions for career progression and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Minimal data entry skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a production environment
- Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact Technical departments and result quality.
- Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, etc., with regard to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens; is able to resolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.
- Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
- Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
- Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
- Reports to work on time, and follows attendance guidelines; supports the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.
- Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.
- Performs other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
