Laboratory Aide III

Manchester Memorial Hospital•Manchester, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Aide III performs applied techniques for chemical, immunologic, and/or microbiological testing to obtain data used in diagnosing and treating disease. The role focuses on laboratory specialty areas such as Chemistry, Serology, and/or limited Microbiology. Duties include receiving or obtaining specimens, recording test results, and assisting with training and special projects. The position requires operating and troubleshooting laboratory instruments, performing maintenance and section backup procedures, monitoring quality control, and ensuring results are accurate and communicated promptly to appropriate healthcare providers. The Laboratory Aide III also processes specimens to meet turnaround-time standards, supports quality assurance and accreditation efforts, maintains supplies and records, and assists with employee training. The role is primarily first shift, with shift variation for coverage or as needed. Rotating weekends and holidays are required, and reliable transportation is needed to travel between multiple work sites.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
Must provide an education transcript before starting employment.
Must be knowledgeable in laboratory automation and information systems.
Must have reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites as required for essential duties.
Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in biological science, or 60 semester hours of education including 24 semester hours of science courses (6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology, or any combination).
At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.
Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Perform applied techniques for chemical, immunologic, and/or microbiological tests.
Receive and/or obtain specimens for laboratory analysis and process them efficiently to meet established turnaround-time standards.
Record laboratory test results and assess results for accuracy before release.
Operate laboratory instruments efficiently and understand their basic operating theory and component functions.
Troubleshoot instruments in accordance with instrument-specific manuals; take responsibility for maintenance and troubleshooting and assess problems as they arise.
Perform section backup procedures in accordance with the specific instrument.
Follow department quality-control procedures, take appropriate action when outliers exist, and assist with monitoring quality control.
Make calls promptly and document them to ensure test results are communicated to the appropriate healthcare provider.
Take inventory and request supplies; monitor, receive, and restock supplies in the work area.
Perform temperature checks and review records as needed.
Assist in coordinating training for employees in the area of expertise.
Support efforts to achieve full compliance with accreditation standards and assist with quality assurance activities.
Assist with special projects.