Technical Assistant

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories • Miamisburg, OH

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About The Position

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

This is a part-time evening-shift position, scheduled from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotation. The assistant supports laboratory workflow and operations, communicates and escalates issues as appropriate, and follows company, department, regulatory, compliance, and safety requirements.

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, or current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Science program.
• Medical terminology skills.
• Keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy.
• Process specimens, including receipt, distribution, core lab preparation and packing, and storage.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot with guidance from the vendor hotline.
• Perform and report CLIA-defined waived and moderately complex testing, including evaluating specimen acceptability.
• Maintain competency and proficiency testing requirements within the scope of training.
• Assist with review of pending logs and follow up to ensure testing is completed in a timely manner.
• 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 carry out other TA II duties as prescribed by the approved task list.
• Keep appropriate people 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.
• Address customer questions and concerns courteously and efficiently according to department policies and procedures, escalating issues to technical teams and/or laboratory leadership.
• 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