Technical Assistant

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Assistant works in the Flow Cytometry Department at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, on a full-time evening shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role performs departmental tasks such as handling and preparing specimens, loading instruments, conducting quality control activities, and managing supplies. Work is limited to the associate’s training and is guided by technical staff. A 15% shift differential applies to evening hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform the role’s 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 on tasks, and meet specified deadlines and timetables.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Ability to work well under pressure or in stressful circumstances.
Ability to comply with PPE requirements and safety policies in laboratory and biohazard areas.

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.
Set up and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
Prepare bulk reagents.
Perform pre-analytical testing processes and load specimens onto laboratory instruments.
Operate laboratory instruments independently within the scope of training and recognize instrument or equipment malfunctions.
Assist with reviewing pending logs and follow up to help ensure testing is completed promptly.
Enter testing orders into various software systems.
Maintain inventory 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 personnel informed of problems and issues, handle problems appropriately, and exercise good judgment.
Answer department phone calls and address 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.
Follow company safety, ergonomic, and health policies; use required PPE in laboratory and other biohazard areas; complete required training and health evaluations on time; identify and respond to safety hazards and promote safety awareness.