Lab Support Tech I

Cincinnati Children's

6d•$19 - $23

About The Position

Provides specimen collection or processing of laboratory samples for the Clinical Laboratory department of a medical center dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents. The role supports laboratory operations by collecting, receiving, accessioning, and processing specimens; resolving test-order and specimen issues; documenting work; and assisting with department operations and customer service. The schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with holiday rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No directly related experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional knowledge and any necessary licensure or certification through continuing education and other development activities; attend mandatory training and apply acquired knowledge and skills.
Participate in organizational and departmental process and quality improvement by identifying opportunities, recommending improvements, performing procedures, collecting data, and contributing to evaluations or implementation as appropriate.
Perform a primary laboratory support function, including collecting samples according to approved procedures.
Receive and accession specimens using the laboratory information system, ensuring patient identification, specimen integrity, and timeliness.
Perform EPIC registration as required and meet competencies required under College of American Pathologists guidelines.
Resolve test-order and specimen-related issues and manage add-on tests.
Perform routine procedures within the assigned discipline, including collecting and analyzing data that may affect patient-care decisions.
Accurately and completely document activities in the appropriate health or laboratory information system.
Advocate for patients and families by providing courteous, attentive service, responding promptly to parent requests and concerns, and providing appropriate education or information.
Produce accurate, neat, complete, and timely work; identify technical and specimen-related problems or discrepancies.
Retrieve and locate results and specimen requirements, fax results, troubleshoot specimen test issues, perform registrations and scanning, and assist with monitoring send-out pending logs.
Perform routine operational functions such as supply inventory and monitor transfer lists from outpatient laboratories to ensure specimen receipt.
Demonstrate flexibility within the department.