Laboratory Technical Assistant II

Description

Intro :

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following :

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.

Job Description : Summary :

Assists technical staff in preparing specimens and equipment for patient testing. Maintains proper inventory of reagents and control materials. Performs clerical functions associated with accessioning, result reporting, referred testing and customer service. Responsible for the handling, processing and disposition of referral laboratory

Responsibilities :

1. Performs all duties of a Laboratory Technical Aide I.

2. Assists the supervisor with the training of laboratory personnel.

3. Prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratory, monitors send out pending test list, and enters results into the LIS as applicable.  Scans referral laboratory results in the LIS when applicable.

4. Assists Supervisor with retrieval / collation of data required for Performance Improvement reports.

5. Communicates well with other staff members to ensure excellent customer service and appropriate follow-up.

6. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information :

Requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of three years job-related experience.  Customer service and organizational skills.

Criteria Desired (Not Required) : Associate's Degree preferred.

Working Conditions :

Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Some occupational risk

Physical Effort : Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company : Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit : 356

Department : Referral Testing / Lnv

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly

Closing :

With strong heart s and open minds , we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!