Helix Diagnostix LLC is a high complexity clinical laboratory. We currently have an open position for laboratory assistant. This is a part time position Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Laboratory assistants in the Pre-Analytical Department cover a range of duties and locations within the facility. Most personnel will be cross trained for at a minimum 2 of the duties below. Pre-analytic personnel are responsible for processes which occur prior to the testing process, such as patient preparation, specimen collection, identification, preservation, transportation and processing. Personnel provide general support functions within the pre-analytic and analytic laboratory departments such as clerical and laboratory assistant duties to support overall operation of the lab. The skills requirements for Pre-Analytic Personnel include: Technical Skills Sorting, racking, specimens in the laboratory Specimen storage Centrifugation Aliquoting Develop an understanding of how Pre-Analytic functions impact the workflow and result quality of the analytic department; a. Data entry including organizing of patient requisitions, accessioning samples into the laboratory information system and double checking work for accuracy; b. Receive specimens, verify types and quantity, accession, sort, rack, process, centrifuge, deliver and store specimens by department or rack as instructed by supervisor; c. Understand technical and non-technical procedures required to process and forward accessioned specimens to the designated laboratory location for testing; d. Monitor and process incoming specimens from all sources (e.g. couriers, phlebotomists); identify issues (e.g. incorrect specimen types missing information) and resolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution; e. Verify and enter patient, client and insurance information with manual requisitions along with draw, collected and received time/date information. Order tests as per request; f. Act as specimen runner, place barcoded samples in instrument racks and place racks on automated instruments as directed by supervisors; Assist in receipt of supplies in receiving area, initial and date boxes upon opening; a. Inspect, order and stock supply/reagent inventory as directed by supervisors; b. Reconcile client supply orders to test volumes from each client at least monthly; Learn and demonstrate ability to follow all established and new policies, procedures and protocols pertaining to job duties and assignments; a. Adhere to standard laboratory safety and quality policies as directed and written in departmental manuals including but not limited to adhere to engineering controls and personal protective equipment; b. Understand and adhere to compliance policies related to test orders; Develop ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory of services; a. Answer phones and handle incoming/outgoing faxes; b. Document and forward all problem requisitions/specimens to the department supervisor or designee; Clean and decontaminate department furnishings (phones, counters, floors, etc.) as assigned by supervisors; a. Maintain an organized workstation; b. Decontaminate equipment returned from clients; Perform daily temperature checks, maintain centrifuge logs and store supplies/reagents as directed by supervisors; Adhere to company's attendance policies; a. Complete all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame; b. Report to work on time as scheduled and follow attendance guidelines; c. Observe safety and blood-borne pathogen precautions maintaining proper handling of bodily fluids including blood, urine, feces, etc. at all times; Clerical and other duties as assigned. Maintains competency in DOT-regulated shipping procedures for patient samples and other materials; a. Assist in receipt of supplies in receiving area, initial and date boxes upon opening; b. Inspect, order and stock supply/reagent inventory as directed by supervisors; c. Reconcile client supply orders to test volumes from each client at least monthly;

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associates Degree is preferred.

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Part-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Laboratory:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person