Technical Assistant
About The Position
The Technical Assistant works in the laboratory at Miami Valley Hospital's Free Standing Emergency Department in Jamestown, Ohio. The role performs laboratory tasks that may include phlebotomy, specimen handling and processing, instrument loading, quality control, and supply management. It also performs waived and moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA. Work is limited to the associate’s scope of training and is performed under the guidance of technical staff. The position is part-time and offers a day shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or an evening shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotation. The role requires laboratory experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. An associate degree in Natural Science or Allied Health, or current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Science program, is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Laboratory experience.
- Ability to collect, process, and test specimens using hand-finger dexterity.
- 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.
- Current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Science program.
- Medical terminology skills.
- Keyboarding skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Receive, distribute, prepare, pack, and store specimens.
- Set up and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
- Prepare and load quality control material; assess results for acceptability before patient testing and release 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 waived and moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA, including evaluating specimen acceptability.
- Maintain competency and proficiency-testing requirements within scope of training.
- Review pending logs and follow up to help ensure testing is completed on time.
- Perform lot-to-lot studies and calibration verification under technical staff guidance.
- Track, inventory, and order supplies 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 complete other TA II duties prescribed by the approved task list.
- Keep appropriate personnel informed of problems and issues, exercise good judgment, and handle problems appropriately.
- Manage shift laboratory workflow and operations, escalating issues to technical teams or laboratory leadership as needed.
- Address customer questions and concerns courteously and efficiently in accordance with 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, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 403(b) match.
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and personal time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
