Lab Tech Assistant - Core Laboratory - Lima Medical Office Building 750 W High
About The Position
The Lab Tech Assistant performs laboratory duties to prepare specimens for analysis, including registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre-analytical and analytical procedures. The role also performs phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established procedures to ensure specimens are properly processed. Additional duties include maintaining inventory, stocking, performing waived testing, and preparing slides. This position is in the Core Laboratory at the Lima Medical Office Building, 750 W High. It requires travel to off-site locations and involves an afternoon/evening shift. The scheduled work week is 40 hours.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in biology or chemistry.
- Laboratory experience.
- Keyboarding or data experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide respectful, excellent customer service to patients and the community.
- Collect blood specimens, follow established venipuncture procedures, and transport specimens to the testing laboratory while preserving specimen integrity.
- Register and accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and perform established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures.
- Support technologists by loading and maintaining instruments; preparing reagents; thawing and pooling; and importing and issuing blood products.
- Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions and keep appropriate personnel informed about problems, issues, and resolutions.
- Perform departmental clerical duties, including checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones when needed.
- Perform waived testing and slide preparation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
