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Form of work- GENERAL SUMMARY
- Works under the supervision of the Core Laboratory Manager. The Laboratory Technical Assistant's primary job function is to collect and process specimens. Performs non-complex diagnostic testing under the supervision of a MLT or MT. Performs other duties as assigned.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- GED/High School Diploma required.
- Basic chemistry and biology courses are preferred
Licensure:
- BMVL Required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers).
Experience:
- Three months of laboratory experience required.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills needed in dealing with patients, patient's family, physicians and other members of the hospital staff.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills:
- Ability to use hands for repetition and fine manipulation when operating instruments and collecting and processing specimens. Ability to operate computer input terminal.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally lift 20 pounds and carries 10 pounds or less. Must stand and/or walk for 75% - 100% of work hours to obtain specimens and perform testing.
Essential Mental Requirements:
- Ability to follow established procedures. Ability to pay close attention to detail when labeling and preparing specimens and solutions. Requires the ability to adjust to a fluctuating workload and meet established deadlines.
- Must be able to concentrate on details
Essential Sensory Requirements:
- Requires good vision and color discrimination to perform testing.
Exposure to Hazards:
- Exposure to bio-hazardous materials, specimens, needles and infectious diseases in clinical laboratory and patient care environments. Chemical exposure in laboratory testing areas.
- Possible exposure to hazards of driving, including poor road conditions, ice and snow.
- Frequently exposed to noise.
Other:
- N/A
- JOB SPECIFIC DUTIESAND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
- Orders and processes specimens for various laboratory tests.
- Performs non-complex testing on automated instruments under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist.
- Performs and documents Quality Control and daily instrument maintenance.
- Centrifuges specimens. Checks pendings and aliquots specimens for testing. Prepares and labels simple solutions for use in diagnostic testing. Prepares specimens for transport to laboratories.
- Keeps work area neat and clean. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Takes inventory, stocks and orders supplies for area.
- Participates in training and orientation of new staff and students.
- Assists managers/supervisors with clerical and technical support duties as assigned.
