Operator, Automated Lab (Lab)

DAVITA

About The Position

The Automated Lab Operator (Lab) coordinates implementation and operations for automated sorting, testing, and storage equipment within the clinical laboratory department. Work in partnership with Specimen Processing, Technical Operations, Biomedical Engineering, and Siemens Support teams. This position reports to the Director, Facilities (Lab). ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for daily operations of automation and maintenance of automation equipment for all work cycles Maintenance to include daily, weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance Handling technical exceptions for tubes on the automation line First level of troubleshooting of automation line modules Coordinate communications for the business with Siemens support staff and Lab Leadership to identify, document and resolve problems and/or concerns. Effectively work with Lab Teammates, Facilities and IT departments to resolve problems and/or concerns. Assist to develop and implement Standard Work/Operating Procedures for Technical Support in accordance with DaVita Labs guidelines. Evaluate technical operations standards work/operating procedure manual on an annual basis and ensures departmental compliance. Identifies need for revisions and/or additional SOP’s as indicated. Ensures all laboratory quality assurance and quality control documentation is complete and reviewed. Special projects: Organize and lead projects both within the work group Assist in the interviewing and training of new teammates. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

PC skills, Excel and MS Office application
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Able to manage concerns of internal and external customers in a professional manner.
Associate’s Degree or combination of education and/or experience
Prior automation experience

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily operations of automation and maintenance of automation equipment for all work cycles
Maintenance to include daily, weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance
Handling technical exceptions for tubes on the automation line
First level of troubleshooting of automation line modules
Coordinate communications for the business with Siemens support staff and Lab Leadership to identify, document and resolve problems and/or concerns.
Effectively work with Lab Teammates, Facilities and IT departments to resolve problems and/or concerns.
Assist to develop and implement Standard Work/Operating Procedures for Technical Support in accordance with DaVita Labs guidelines.
Evaluate technical operations standards work/operating procedure manual on an annual basis and ensures departmental compliance.
Identifies need for revisions and/or additional SOP’s as indicated.
Ensures all laboratory quality assurance and quality control documentation is complete and reviewed.
Organize and lead projects both within the work group
Assist in the interviewing and training of new teammates.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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