Pre-Analytical Assistant

the Client•Pittsburgh, PA

13h•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, clinical department requirements, and compliance regulations related to test ordering. The position requires flexibility, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability 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 assistant will learn job duties, understand how functions impact technical departments and result quality, identify and resolve specimen-related problems, and meet quality and production standards. They will also complete required documentation, adhere to attendance guidelines, and learn additional functions for progression.

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 and pursuit of 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 the vitals of the department with regard to staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on call and overtime
Tasks and responsibilities must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner
High School Diploma or GED required
Previous experience in a production environment preferred
Familiarity with mainframe computers preferred
Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and written
Maintains composure while working under pressure
Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take in resolving problems
Adheres to Core Values, safety, compliance and work process policies and procedures
Works in a biohazard environment, in compliance with all applicable safety requirements
Keeps work area neat and clean; complies with 5S workplace standards
Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Maneuver large carts and/or racks with specimens
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive working environment
Demonstrates work assignment flexibility and ability to adapt to change
Must have some flexibility with regard to work schedule
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Medical background preferred, which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory

Responsibilities

Sorting, racking, pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory
Specimen storage
Centrifugation
Aliquoting
Learning job duties and understanding how functions impact technical departments and result quality
Identifying and resolving problems with specimen types, missing information, sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens
Researching test order information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory of services
Meeting quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training
Completing all required written documentation
Reporting to work on time and following attendance guidelines
Supporting the department's performance in the event of coworker absences
Learning additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing
Performing other duties as assigned