Technical Assistant

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories•Jamestown, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The FSED Technical Assistant performs tasks in assigned laboratory departments at Miami Valley Hospital's Free Standing Emergency Department in Jamestown, Ohio. Duties may include phlebotomy, specimen handling, processing and preparation, instrument loading, quality control, and supply management. The role also performs CLIA-defined waived and moderately complex testing. All work is within the associate’s scope of training and under the guidance of technical staff.

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 a task over time without being distracted.
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 skills.
Keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy.
Receive, distribute, prepare, pack, and store specimens.
Maintain and set up laboratory instrumentation.
Prepare and load quality control material, assess results for acceptability before patient testing, and release results into the quality control program.
Load specimens onto laboratory instruments.
Operate laboratory instruments independently and recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions.
Troubleshoot in conjunction with guidance from the vendor hotline.
Perform and report waived and moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA, including evaluating specimen acceptability.
Maintain competency and proficiency-testing requirements within the scope of training.
Assist with reviewing pending logs and follow up to ensure testing is completed in a timely manner.
Under technical staff guidance, perform tasks such as lot-to-lot studies and calibration verification.
Track, inventory, and order supplies as needed for day-to-day 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 prescribed by 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.
Address customer questions and concerns courteously and efficiently according to department policies and procedures, escalating issues to technical teams or laboratory leadership.
Comply with company, department, and regulatory policies and procedures, including compliance and safety protocols.
Perform other tasks and assignments as requested.