LABORATORY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (FT-NOC)

American Advanced Management, Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dameron Hospital in Stockton, CA is hiring a Full Time Laboratory Technician for night shifts. The role processes patient test requests, verifies specimens, enters orders, and ensures specimen labeling and tracking are accurate.

Activities span pre-, analytical and post-analytical steps with emphasis on safety and compliant procedures. Ideal candidates have at least one year of lab operations experience, familiarity with sterile techniques, and preferred phlebotomy certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors of Science preferred in sciences.
• Experience: One year of lab operation experience and knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Licenses/Certificates: Current phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process all patient test requests, verify identities and specimen quality.
• Enter orders into the laboratory computer system and monitor for issues.
• Label, accession and track specimens; prepare for testing as needed.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, quality control and inventory tasks.
• Support in pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical lab activities.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE usage are followed in all tasks.

Skills

Sterile techniques

Laboratory operations

Phlebotomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

B.S. degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dameron Hospital - Stockton, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $27.82 - $34.57Hourly, Job Shift: Night

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: processes all patient test requests to include verifying the correct identity of allspecimens, evaluating specimen quality, preparing specimens for testing if required and distributing to appropriate testingareas. Performs order entry for all test orders using the laboratory computer system, recognizing and resolving problems asthey arise. Responds to hospital and computer “Down Time Notices” to ensure minimal service disruption. Identify and separate specimens to be referred to outside laboratories. Monitor the Computerized Tube System. Labels and accessions all patientspecimens accurately and maintains accurate records. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areassubject to reasonable accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must participatein the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator.Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment. This is a union position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs All Pre-Analytical Responsibilities

• Confirms completeness of the test requisition and tests orders.
• Verifies specimens are labeled accurately and that minimal labeling requirements are met.
• Verifies specimen type and integrity, identifies, researches and corrects routine problems.
• Accessions specimens into the laboratory computer system, recording accurate collection time and specimen.
• Prepares specimens for analysis while maintaining correct and complete identification and using appropriatecentrifuge methods to ensure specimen quality.
• Follows through and documents non-blood specimen collection, prepares collection material, measures specimens,records and forwards pertinent information necessary for the accurate calculation of the test results.
• Biological specimen collection, including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processingor preparation, inoculation, subculturing or staining and transportation and storage of specimens.
• Prepare specimens and paperwork for referral testing.
• Monitor and operate Computerized Tube System. Empty carriers promptly.

Performs All Analytical Responsibilities

• Delivers processed specimens to appropriate testing section and/or stores in appropriate location under specifiedconditions.
• Assist licensed personnel with all testing, leaving reading and interpretation up to the licensed personnel.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory analytical equipment and ancillary biomedicalequipment.
• Preparation and storage of reagents and culture media.
• Assisting in the performance of quality control, inventory, and linearity procedures.

Performs All Post-Analytical Responsibilities

• Accurate completion and recording of test orders/requests and accurate transcription of test results previouslyrecorded by licensed personnel or automatically by testing instrument.
• Assisting and performance of other clerical functions necessary to the operation of the laboratory.
• Monitor incoming phone inquiries and requests for fax’s and/or results.
• Route incoming mail and prepare outgoing materials/specimens for mailing.
• Assist with typing, filing, copying and collating as assigned.
• Maintains all reports and records to ensure rapid retrieval/dissemination of vital patient information.
• Bills for charges incurred for examination and/or testing.

Performs All Department Responsibilities

• Assist in laboratory housekeeping, disinfection and waste segregation processes.
• Collects and cleans glassware.
• Receive, label, and store supplies. Verify shipping documents against orders. Inventory supplies and report anysupplies needed to supervisor.
• Takes an active role in providing training and assists new personnel in department orientation. Acts as a resourcefor new personnel.
• Assists CLS Supervisor in the coordination and training of CLS and MLT students.
• Demonstrates and supports the integrated automated Core Laboratory operations and its mission to provide patienttest information accurately and efficiently to the caregivers of the hospital, which impacts value base purchasing.
• Demonstrates and supports working with the hospital and the Core Laboratory in raising efficiency, productivity, andreducing operating cost and waste.

Qualifications:

Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent discipline. Bachelors of Science degree preferred with background on sciences and experience in laboratory analytical processes.

Experience:

One year of lab operation and knowledge of sterile techniques.

Licenses/Certificates:

Current phlebotomy certification preferred.