Technical Laboratory Assistant: PRN

Firelands Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sandusky is seeking a Technical Laboratory Assistant. This entry-level role involves coordinating tasks in the clinical laboratory, ensuring specimen quality, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and basic clerical skills. Join a supportive environment with flexible scheduling and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

401(k)

Health and Wellness Offerings

Monthly Employee Events

Qualifications

• Hospital lab experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform clerical and technical tasks in the clinical laboratory.
• Manage lab supplies and perform tests, calibrate analyzers.
• Investigate and resolve order and specimen problems.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join to apply for the Technical Laboratory Assistant: PRN role at Firelands Health

• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
• Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career, flexible scheduling may be available.
• Employee-centric: 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.
• Career Progression: Higher wage earning potential for certified phlebotomists.

Job Details

Description

• The Technical Laboratory Assistant coordinates and performs clerical and technical tasks in the clinical laboratory, including specimen accessioning, processing, technical support functions, and inventory maintenance.
• Load specimens on automated line, perform storage and retrieval, and inspect specimens for quality.
• Answer pneumatic tube system and log specimens into the lab information system, ensuring proper labeling.
• Distribute specimens within the laboratory, follow proper identification procedures, and perform clerical duties like registration, order entry, and filing.
• Investigate and resolve order and specimen problems, understand specimen types and stability, and prepare specimen slides.
• Manage lab supplies, prepare reagents, perform tests, calibrate analyzers, and conduct quality control.
• Follow guidelines for test results, including critical values and triaging STAT results.
• Set up specimen plates, dispose of biohazardous material, and ensure specimen quality.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or equivalent; hospital lab experience preferred.
• Basic clerical skills, typing, medical terminology, and computer literacy.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Excellent customer service, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care