Senior Technical Assistant - Dickson City

Part-time, 20 hours per week, day shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm, Variable days per week with rotating weekend and holidays

SUMMARY:

Processes and prepares specimens for transport and/or analysis. May perform technical duties relative to simple Quality Control and waived and moderately complex level testing under direct supervision of a technologist.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel as classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

1. Performs CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enters results into the Laboratory Information System under direct supervision of a technologist. 
2. Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator’s manual and records troubleshooting activities. 
3. Testing is specifically designated by department and requires limited independent judgment. 
4. Accurately completes work and reports results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
5. Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests. 
6. Follows established department SOPs for specimen handling and abnormal critical values and communicates to customer accordingly. 
7. Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employee/students. 
8. Performs basic quality control functions pertaining to moderate complexity testing, instrument checks and notifies a technologist with any discrepancies. 
9. Accurately calibrates pipettes and thermometers (and records data) according to SOPs. 
10. Prepares reagents/controls for specimen testing according to SOPs. 
11. Prepares and/or collects specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis including accurate labeling. 
12. Inventories and maintains adequate supplies, including restocking shelves when appropriate or notifies a technologist of shortages. 
13. Participates in Continuous System Improvement (CSI) and continuing education programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience. A.S degree preferred or an equivalent demonstration of education and experience.  Graduate of heath/ medical assistant or similar training program from an accredited institution where general laboratory technique is taught. Must meet CLIA 88 personnel requirements for moderate complexity testing.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English.  Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must have the ability to perform all duties with accuracy and attention to detail

Computer Skills:

Ability to use Laboratory Information System in addition to various other software programs.

Certificates and Licenses:

 No certifications needed