Laboratory Tech Assistant-St Marys Hospital

Bon Secours • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Laboratory Tech Assistant at Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital is a part-time role focused on preparing specimens for analysis and supporting laboratory operations. The position involves performing pre-analytical and analytical procedures, ensuring specimen acceptability, and maintaining laboratory equipment. This role is essential for providing accurate and timely laboratory services to support patient care.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED (required)
• Associates in Biology or Chemistry (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems.
• Perform waived and limited moderately complex testing as defined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
• Report testing and quality control procedures according to established protocols; evaluate specimen acceptability and implement corrective action within scope of training.
• Support technologists by loading and maintaining instruments, making up reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products.
• Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions and inform appropriate personnel of issues and resolutions.
• Operate, maintain, and repair clinical laboratory equipment, including routine preventative maintenance and safety checks.
• Register, enter insurance information, accession, triage, and process specimens in preparation for testing and transit.
• Use computer programs to track specimen transport and minimize lost specimens.
• Provide laboratory customer service including requests for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, and result inquiries.
• Maintain inventory levels and stock supplies.
• When in the Microbiology department, perform culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees