Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Cynet Systems•Clifton, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department. This role involves understanding specimen types, handling, and delivery, as well as compliance regulations related to test ordering. The position requires flexibility, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment. The assistant must be willing to support departmental staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime. Tasks are performed with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner, including manual functions such as sorting, racking, pickup and delivery of specimens, specimen storage, centrifugation, and aliquoting. The role also involves learning job duties, understanding how functions impact technical departments and result quality, identifying and resolving specimen issues, and researching test order information. The assistant must meet quality and production standards, complete written documentation accurately, and adhere to attendance guidelines. There is an opportunity to learn additional functions for progression to the next level. The position requires handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a production environment, effective communication, maintaining composure under pressure, and exercising good judgment. Adherence to core values, safety, compliance, and work process policies is essential. The role involves working in a biohazard environment and maintaining a neat and clean work area according to 5S standards. Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility with work schedule are also required.

Requirements

Minimal data entry skills.
Good organizational skills.
Understanding of specimen types related to test(s) ordered.
Understanding of clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types and quantity needed for each test, specimen handling, and delivery.
Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change.
Willingness to pursue continuous improvement.
Commitment to fulfilling internal and external customer requirements.
Willingness to actively contribute to a team-based working environment.
Ability and willingness to support department staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
Ability to perform tasks with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
Ability to perform manual functions such as sorting, racking, pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory, specimen storage, centrifugation, and aliquoting.
Ability to learn job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I.
Develop an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact Technical departments and result quality.
Ability to identify problems with specimen types, missing information, etc., with regard to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens.
Ability to resolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.
Demonstrate an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering.
Develop ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory of services.
Meet quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
Complete all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible, and within the assigned time frame.
Report to work on time, and follow attendance guidelines.
Support the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.
Learn additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Work in a production environment.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and written.
Maintain composure while working under pressure.
Reflect good judgment at all times when determining what action to take in resolving problems.
Adhere to core values, safety, compliance, and work process policies and procedures.
Work in a biohazard environment, in compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
Keep work area neat and clean; comply with 5S workplace standards.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive working environment.
Demonstrate work assignment flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Must have some flexibility with regard to work schedule.
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to maneuver large carts and/or racks with specimens.

Nice To Haves

Medical background preferred, which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
Previous experience in a production environment preferred.
Familiarity with mainframe computers preferred.
May also be trained to run the sorters in archive mode.

Responsibilities

Perform general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.
Understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered.
Understand clinical department requirements regarding specimen types, quantity, handling, and delivery.
Understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.
Adapt to change and pursue continuous improvement.
Fulfill internal and external customer requirements.
Actively contribute to a team-based working environment.
Support department staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
Perform tasks with confidence, accuracy, and in a timely manner.
Perform manual functions such as sorting, racking, pickup and delivery of specimens.
Perform specimen storage.
Perform centrifugation.
Perform aliquoting.
Learn job duties and understand how functions impact technical departments and result quality.
Identify problems with specimen types, missing information, etc., related to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage.
Resolve or forward information to support timely problem resolution.
Research test order information on translation tables, computer system, and directory of services.
Meet quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
Complete all required written documentation legibly, understandably, and within the assigned time frame.
Report to work on time and follow attendance guidelines.
Support department performance during coworker absences.
Learn additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing for progression.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Work in a production environment.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing.
Maintain composure while working under pressure.
Exercise good judgment in problem resolution.
Adhere to core values, safety, compliance, and work process policies and procedures.
Work in a biohazard environment in compliance with safety requirements.
Keep work area neat and clean, complying with 5S workplace standards.
Foster a positive working environment through strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate work assignment flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Be flexible with work schedule.