Technical Lab Assistant — Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Firelands Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Firelands Health in Sandusky, OH, seeks a Technical Laboratory Assistant to join our clinical laboratory team. The role combines clerical and technical duties, including accessioning, processing, and inventory management of specimens.

You will handle specimen labeling, triage for STAT tests, and assist with waived testing, calibrations, and QC. The position requires a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous hospital laboratory experience preferred.
• Must have basic clerical skills, such as typing, filing, medical terminology and computer literacy.
• Able to lift objects up to 25 lbs.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs clerical and technical tasks in several areas of the clinical laboratory, including specimen accessioning, processing, technical support, and inventory maintenance.
• Load specimens on automated line.
• Perform specimen storage and retrieval activities.
• Visual inspection of specimens for quality, including volume and gross clots.
• Log specimens into the lab information system and ensure proper labeling.
• Distribute specimens to testing areas following triage guidelines for STAT and time-sensitive tests.
• Perform clerical duties: short-registration, order entry, scanning, and filing orders for patients and specimens.
• Investigate and resolve problems on orders and specimens.
• Understand specimen types, stability, and basic processing procedures.
• Prepare and label specimen slides (Gram stains, peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirations).
• Lab supply inventory management and reagent documentation.
• Load specimens onto automated processors and initiate testing, recognizing errors and mitigation steps.
• Perform waived tests across the department and calibrations.
• Perform quality control for test systems and ensure guidelines are met.
• Follow resulting guidelines for tests performed including critical values and delta checks.
• Setup of specimen plates in Microbiology.
• Dispose of biohazardous material.

Skills

Clerical skills

Typing

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Firelands Health in Sandusky, OH, seeks a Technical Laboratory Assistant to join our clinical laboratory team. The role combines clerical and technical duties, including accessioning, processing, and inventory management of specimens.

You will handle specimen labeling, triage for STAT tests, and assist with waived testing, calibrations, and QC. The position requires a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.