Technical Assistant
Core
Processes and prepares clinical specimens for transport, analysis, and forensic testing; performs simple waived-level laboratory testing and histology/cytology slide preparation under supervision.
Role type
entry-level clinical laboratory assistant (physical/clinical work)
Builds
diagnostic test results, forensic reports, and prepared histology slides for hospital units and reference labs
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
specimen handling, CLIA-waived testing, pipette calibration, reagent preparation, inventory management, frozen section staining, legal document handling (warrants/subpoenas), data entry into LIS
Preferred skills
training new staff, continuous system improvement participation
Technologies
Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Responsibilities
Perform CLIA-waived testing and enter results; prepare and collect specimens (blood, urine, feces); calibrate equipment; handle forensic toxicology specimens and legal inquiries; perform frozen section staining and slide preparation; manage inventory and supplies.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR142861-technical-assistant-at-lvhn)
