Technical Assistant

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories • Miamisburg, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The FSED Technical Assistant performs a range of tasks in assigned laboratory departments, including phlebotomy, specimen handling and processing, 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.

The position is located at Miami Valley Hospital’s Free Standing Emergency Department in Miamisburg, Ohio. It is part-time on the evening shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotation.

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, including core lab preparation.
• Perform maintenance and setup of 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 and equipment malfunctions.
• Perform troubleshooting activities with guidance from the vendor hotline.
• Perform and report CLIA-defined waived and moderately complex testing, including evaluation of specimen acceptability.
• Maintain competency and proficiency testing requirements within the scope of training.
• Assist in reviewing pending logs and follow 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 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 perform other TA II duties as prescribed by the approved task list.
• Keep appropriate persons informed of problems and issues, handle problems appropriately, and exercise good judgment.
• Manage laboratory shift workflow and operations, escalating issues to technical teams and/or laboratory leadership.
• Handle customer questions and concerns courteously and efficiently in accordance with department policies and procedures, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Comply with company, department, and regulatory policies and procedures, including compliance and safety protocols.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as requested.

What This Job Offers

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