Laboratory Technical Assistant

Laboratory Technical Assistant Clinical Reference Laboratory - 3.1 Lenexa, KS Job Details Full-time $17 - $30 an hour 2 days ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Biology OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Laboratory inventory control Laboratory safety Maintaining an organized workspace Laboratory equipment maintenance Sample preparation Routine maintenance for instrumentation and control systems Maintaining patient confidentiality Equipment troubleshooting No experience needed Decision making Laboratory compliance Laboratory quality control CLIA regulations Pipetting Computer skills Clean workspace maintenance Instrument maintenance Associate's degree Communication skills Entry level Cross-functional communication Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

Perform instrument maintenance and assist in the preparation of samples to be tested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on automated and manual equipment. Accurately prepare samples for testing using various types of laboratory equipment. Perform test processing under the direction and supervision of a medical technologist that may include: Loading of samples into racks Placing racks of samples onto instruments Pipetting of samples Performing CLIA Waived testing Entering QC results and patient results Assist in monitoring inventory. Assist in the washing of laboratory glassware. Perform the unpacking and restocking of laboratory supplies and reagents. Assist with troubleshooting and solving problems. Comply with CRL and departmental SOP's. Comply with OSHA and other safety manual procedures. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with co-workers and other laboratory departments. Perform the duties of Lab Aide as necessary due to workload or staffing considerations. Keep work area neat and clean. Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all

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subsidiaries, legal entities and client information. Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Associate's degree in clinical laboratory, chemical, biological science or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

None

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Good communication skills Good laboratory/analytical technique Ability to organize work Exercise independent judgment and make appropriate decisions Work well under pressure Follow detailed instructions Ability to work independently and as a team Ability to be at work and on time Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical attributes are required for this position: Regularly moving around the laboratory Close vision requirements due to computer work Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone Reaching, including above the shoulder Bending or stooping Pushing and pulling of large carts, trash bags, and specimen bags Lifting, up to 35 pounds

EQUIPMENT

Basic laboratory equipment and personal protective equipment; PC and communications equipment.

OTHER:

Overtime on demand. Meet department productivity and quality standards. Rotating weekend work is required. Specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious. The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company's changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer's sole discretion. denotes essential job function

An Equal Opportunity Employe Pay Range:

$17.00 - $30.00 Benefits for

Full Time Employees:

Medical, Dental, Vision Life/AD&D Supplemental Life/AD&D Section 125 FSA Plan 401(k) Short and Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off Holidays Tuition Reimbursement