Lab Tech Aide I

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

17d

About The Position

Performs waived and up to moderate-complexity testing on manual, automated, and semi-automated platforms; processes specimens and sets them up according to department policies and procedures; and assists Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS), Histology Technologists (HT), and Cytotechnologists (CT) with daily operations. The role performs instrument maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting; carries out Laboratory Assistant functions; and shares skills within the department. The position supports laboratory operations across specimen processing and setup, pathology, microbiology, transfusion services, and reference laboratory functions. Work includes assisting with patient-location blood sample and blood component transport, pathology procedures, and other duties assigned. The role reports to the Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher degree.
One year of relevant work experience in a laboratory or hospital, or an associate’s degree in a related field or higher in lieu of experience if hired after January 1, 2023.
Ability to learn complex tasks.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
Fine motor skills.
Mathematical and reasoning skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in science in a related field.
Anatomic pathology laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies, resolves compliance questions or concerns, and reports suspected violations.
Orders and processes laboratory requests according to established procedures.
Collects and processes paperwork and ensures appropriate reporting.
Assists with ordering, maintaining, and restocking supplies.
Answers telephone calls, responds to questions, or directs callers to the appropriate individual.
Uses the Laboratory Information System as appropriate.
Disinfects and maintains work areas as needed.
Assists CLS, HT, and CT staff with preventative maintenance and quality control procedures.
Operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment and instrumentation under the direction of CLS, HT, or CT staff.
Performs pre-analytic, non-technical test setup and waived testing as directed by department leadership.
Assists with orientation and training of Medical Laboratory Scientist students and Medical Fellows.
Complies with hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Schedules fine needle aspirates and prepares and stains Cytology preparations.
Assists Pathologists and Pathologists’ Assistants with gross specimen procedures; performs frozen sections and assists with autopsies when necessary; files and retrieves pathology slides and blocks, including from offsite archives; sends and receives pathology slides and blocks; and assists with pre- and post-testing functions under department leadership.
Reviews specimen test selection for correct collection and appropriate test selection; sets up Microbiology specimens by selecting appropriate media and incubation environments; and aliquots shared specimens for distribution to the appropriate department.
Picks up blood samples from and delivers blood components to patient locations throughout the hospitals; checks patient history for antibodies, prior treatment, previous ABO and Rh, and autologous unit availability; thaws FFP and Cryo; dispenses blood products through the computer; assists with signing out blood to Nursing Services; performs daily inventory and orders products as needed; and picks up blood totes from patient areas.
Assists in Transfusion Services as directed by the Supervisor, Lead, or CLS.
Researches and performs reference laboratory specimen send-outs; assists with and covers for the in-house Reference Laboratory coordinator; and prepares specimens and sets up tests for automation, flow, and immunology departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.