Lab Technical Assistant - Regional Float

Marshfield Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

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About The Position

The Lab Technical Assistant - Regional Float performs the same duties as a Lab Technical Assistant. This role performs in-vitro analysis of biologic specimens according to the procedures established for routine areas of the laboratory. The Laboratory Technical Assistant participates in the supportive functions of quality control, instrument operation, limited troubleshooting, and limited problem resolution. This individual's responsibilities will be narrow in scope and limited to a specific group of tests (defined as waived or moderately complex by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations. The Lab Technical Assistant - Regional Float is part of the float pool that support the Region or system where coverage is assigned on an as-needed basis. Covers like staffing needs across the region or system based on travelling to the site needing coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire for those involved in direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high school basic lab techniques, chemistry, biology, or physical science course(s).
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Laboratory Information Systems.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire for those involved in direct patient care.
• Phlebotomy experience or coursework in basic lab and phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-vitro analysis of biologic specimens according to established procedures.
• Participate in quality control and instrument operation.
• Conduct limited troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Support staffing needs across the region or system as a float.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees