Technical Assistant

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories • Dayton, OH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Assistant works in Miami Valley Hospital’s Flow Cytometry Department in Dayton, Ohio, on a full-time evening shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role performs tasks in the assigned department area, including specimen handling and preparation, instrument loading, quality control, and supply management. Work is limited to the associate’s scope of training and is performed under the guidance of technical staff. The position offers a 15% shift differential for evening hours.

The role supports laboratory operations by processing specimens, preparing reagents, setting up and maintaining instruments, entering testing orders, monitoring pending work, and maintaining supplies and records. The Technical Assistant also responds to department calls and customer questions, follows company and regulatory policies, and observes laboratory safety requirements. CompuNet Clinical Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform duties within the scope of training and under the guidance of technical staff.
• Hand-finger dexterity to collect and process specimens.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods when required.
• Ability to understand verbal and written directions, concentrate over time, and work within specified deadlines and timetables.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure or in stressful circumstances.
• Adhere to company safety, ergonomic, and health policies; comply with PPE requirements in laboratory or other biohazard areas; complete required training and health evaluations on time; identify safety hazards and promote safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, distribute, prepare, and store specimens.
• Perform laboratory instrumentation maintenance and setup.
• Prepare bulk reagents.
• Perform pre-analytical testing processes and load specimens onto laboratory instruments.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation independently within the scope of training and recognize instrument or equipment malfunctions.
• Assist with reviewing pending logs and follow up to ensure testing is completed in a timely manner.
• Enter testing orders into various software entities.
• Stock inventory as needed for daily department operations.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly temperature, eyewash, and safety shower checks.
• Maintain competency and proficiency-testing requirements within the scope of training.
• Keep appropriate people informed of problems and issues, handle problems appropriately, and exercise good judgment.
• Answer the department phone and handle customer questions and concerns courteously and efficiently according to department policies and procedures.
• 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
• 15% evening shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED