Technical Assistant

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories • Miamisburg, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The FSED Technical Assistant works in the laboratory at Miami Valley Hospital's Free Standing Emergency Department in Miamisburg, Ohio. The role performs laboratory tasks that may include phlebotomy, specimen handling, processing and preparation, instrument loading, quality control, and supply management. It also performs CLIA-defined waived and moderately complex testing. Work is limited to the associate’s scope of training and is guided by technical staff.

This is a part-time evening-shift position from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotation. The role supports laboratory workflow, testing, customer service, equipment and quality-control processes, and compliance with company, department, and regulatory policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Laboratory experience.
• Hand-finger dexterity to collect, process, and test specimens.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods when required.
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written directions.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
• Ability to work within specified deadlines and timetables.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure or in stressful circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Natural Science or Allied Health, or current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Medical terminology and keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy.
• Receive, distribute, prepare, pack, and store specimens, including core laboratory preparation.
• Set up and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepare and load quality-control material, evaluate results for acceptability before patient testing, and release results into the quality-control program.
• Load specimens onto laboratory instruments.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation independently and recognize instrument or equipment malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot with guidance from the vendor hotline.
• Perform and report CLIA-defined waived and moderately complex testing, including evaluating specimen acceptability.
• Maintain competency and proficiency-testing requirements within the scope of training.
• Assist with reviewing pending logs and following up to ensure testing is completed promptly.
• Perform lot-to-lot studies and calibration verification under the guidance of technical staff.
• Track, inventory, and order supplies needed for daily department operations.
• Issue emergency-release blood units.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly temperature, eyewash, and safety-shower checks.
• Perform weekly analyzer maintenance, final-verify patient results, perform Unity bench review, and carry out other TA II duties on the approved task list.
• Keep appropriate personnel informed of problems and issues, handle problems appropriately, and exercise good judgment.
• Manage laboratory shift workflow and operations, escalating issues to technical teams or laboratory leadership as needed.
• Respond courteously and efficiently to customer questions and concerns according to department policies and procedures, escalating issues as needed.
• Comply with company, department, and regulatory policies and procedures, including compliance and safety protocols.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as requested.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 403(b) match.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation time.
• Sick time.
• Personal time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED