Senior Technical Assistant
Core
Processes and prepares clinical specimens for transport and analysis, performs moderately complex laboratory testing, and supports pathology/histology/cytology operations.
Role type
Senior Technical Assistant (Clinical Laboratory)
Builds
Diagnostic test results and specimen analysis reports for patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Required skills
Specimen handling and preparation, moderately complex testing execution, instrument troubleshooting, pipette and thermometer calibration, reagent preparation, frozen section cutting, fine needle aspiration assistance, inventory management, data entry into Laboratory Information Systems, adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), STAT request prioritization
Preferred skills
Associate's degree in health/medical assistant or equivalent training, CLIA 88 personnel certification for moderate complexity testing
Technologies
Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), NEDSS
Responsibilities
Perform CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enter results; recognize and correct instrument malfunctions; prepare and collect specimens (blood, urine, feces, body fluids); calibrate pipettes and thermometers; perform frozen section cutting and FNA assistance; handle forensic toxicology specimens and legal inquiries; coordinate paperwork for legal cases and hardware disposal; provide clinical orientation and training to new employees; maintain adequate supplies and inventory; participate in continuous system improvement programs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
