Pre-Analytical Assistant

Synectics Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks a Pre-Analytical Assistant I to provide essential support within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing. You will handle sorting, racking, specimen delivery, and storage, while learning how these functions impact overall lab quality.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with test ordering, maintaining clean documentation, and assisting with workflow improvements. The role requires multitasking, reliability, and adaptability in a production lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical terminology knowledge is preferred for clinical laboratory settings.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a production environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with all staff levels.
• Maintains composure under pressure and exercises good judgment.
• Works in a biohazard environment following safety requirements.
• Keeps workspace organized and follows 5S standards.
• Able to sit, stand or walk long periods; able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrates teamwork and flexibility to adapt to change.
• Some flexibility with regard to work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support in Technical Operations and Specimen Processing.
• Perform sorting, racking, delivery, and storage of specimens; assist with archive mode operations.
• Resolve simple problems and forward information for timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with test ordering and translation tables; research information as needed.
• Meet quality and production standards within 6 months of training.
• Complete required documentation clearly and within deadlines.
• Maintain punctual attendance and support team during coworker absences.
• Assist with workflow stabilization and basic tasks to enable senior staff to focus on complex tasks.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Safety/compliance

5S standards

Biohazard safety

Data entry basics

Mainframe familiarity

Organizational skills

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mainframe familiarity

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

• Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.

• Tasks and responsibilities must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner

• Performance task proficiency includes but is not limited to the following manual functions:- sorting- racking- pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory- specimen storage [this position might also be trained to run the sorters in archive mode]- centrifugation- aliquoting

• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact Technical departments and result quality.

• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information etc., with regard to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens; is able to resolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.

• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory of services.

• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.

• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.

• Reports to work on time and follows attendance guidelines; supports the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.

• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.

• Assist the team to stabilize the workflow in both Tech Ops and TSO.

• Take on basic tasks from both departments so that the team can focus on more complex tasks (Defaults and pending's) and workflows to better manage the new P612 automation output to technical departments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment.

• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and written.

• Maintains composure while working under pressure.

• Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take in resolving problems.

• Works in a biohazard environment, in compliance with all applicable safety requirements.

• Keeps work area neat and clean; complies with 5S workplace standards.

• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods; able to lift up to 50 lbs.; maneuver large carts and/or racks with specimens.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive working environment.

• Demonstrates work assignment flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

• Must have some flexibility with regard to work schedule.

• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

• Prefer familiarity with mainframe computers

• Minimal data entry skills

• Good organizational skills

• Understanding of specimen types related to test(s) ordered.

• Clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types and quantity needed for each test, specimen handling and delivery.

• Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis

• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change and pursuit of continuous improvement

• Commitment to fulfilling internal and external customer requirements in the course of carrying out routine position responsibilities

• Willingness to actively contribute to a team based working environment

• Shift/Time Zone: Pacific Time Zone. Tuesday-Saturday 0100 to 0930

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics off