Lab Support Technician - Specimen Prep & QC (CLIA-Waived)

HNL Lab Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented team member to process and prepare specimens for transport and analysis at the Roble Road facility. Under direct supervision, you will perform CLIA waived testing, enter results into the Laboratory Information System, and follow SOPs to ensure accurate and timely data.

You will assist with basic QC duties, calibrate pipettes and thermometers, prepare reagents, label specimens, maintain supplies, and help train new staff within the Pathology Gross

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.
• Graduate of health/medical assistant or similar training program at an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English; write simple correspondence; present information to customers and staff.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Performs CLIA waived laboratory testing under direct supervision of a technologist and enters results into LIS.
• Accurately completes work according to SOPs.
• Prioritizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests.
• Follows SOPs for specimen handling and communicates with customers.
• Assists with basic QC duties and notifies a technologist of discrepancies.
• Calibrates pipettes and thermometers; records data.
• Prepares reagents/controls for testing.
• Prepares and/or collects specimens for analysis with accurate labeling.
• Maintains inventory and notifies shortages.
• Participates in CSI and continuing education programs.
• Assists in training new staff and regulatory documentation.
• Performs pending logs and investigates problem specimens.
• Performs disposal of specimens and chemicals per guidelines.

Skills

Data processing

LIS familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant training program

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented team member to process and prepare specimens for transport and analysis at the Roble Road facility. Under direct supervision, you will perform CLIA waived testing, enter results into the Laboratory Information System, and follow SOPs to ensure accurate and timely data.

You will assist with basic QC duties, calibrate pipettes and thermometers, prepare reagents, label specimens, maintain supplies, and help train new staff within the Pathology Gross