Senior Technical Assistant
Core
Performs moderately complex laboratory testing, specimen preparation, and instrument maintenance under direct supervision of a technologist.
Role type
Senior Technical Assistant (Laboratory Medicine)
Builds
Diagnostic test results and forensic reports for clinical and legal cases
Domain
Clinical Laboratory / Healthcare
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CLIA moderate complexity testing, specimen handling, instrument troubleshooting, pipette calibration, frozen section cutting, fine needle aspiration assistance, inventory management, data entry into LIS, forensic guidelines compliance
Preferred skills
A.S. degree in health/medical assistant, accredited laboratory training
Technologies
Laboratory Information System (LIS), NEDSS system
Responsibilities
Perform CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enter results into the Laboratory Information System; Recognize and correct instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator's manual; Perform testing specifically designated by the department; Accurately complete work and report results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Prioritize and reorganize work to respond to STAT/Emergency requests; Provide clinical orientation and/or training of new employee/students; Accurately calibrate pipettes and thermometers according to SOPs; Prepare reagents/controls for specimen testing according to SOPs; Prepare and/or collect specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis including accurate labeling; Inventories and maintains adequate supplies; Performs fine needle aspiration (FNA) assistance; Completes frozen section cutting; Acts as Gross Room/Operating Room liaison; Functions as Safety representative for designated area; Coordinates paperwork between LVHN and vendors for legal cases, hardware disposal, and products of conception; Logs applicable information into the NEDSS system or sending information to other states; Handles Forensic Toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines; Handles legal inquiries, search warrants, and subpoenas.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
