Job Title : Pre-Analytical Assistant
Location : West Hills, CA
Duration : 4 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension)
Shift Time : Tuesday to Saturday, from 2 am to 10 : 30 am with rotating Sundays from 12 am to 8 : 30 am. Hrs / Wk : 40.00
flexibility is required
Pay Range : $20 / Hourly on W2
Job Description :
- Basic Purpose : Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.
- Position Requirements :
- Minimal data entry skills
- Good organizational skills
- Understanding of specimen types related to test(s) ordered.
- Clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types and quantity needed for each test, specimen handling and delivery.
- Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis
- Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change and pursuit of continuous improvement
- Commitment to fulfilling internal and external customer requirements in the course of carrying out routine position responsibilities
- Willingness to actively contribute to a team based working environment Âo Ability and willingness to support the goals of the department with regard to staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on call and overtime
- Tasks and responsibilities must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner
- Performance task proficiency includes but is not limited to the following manual functions : - sorting- racking- pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory- specimen storage [this position might also be trained to run the sorters in archive mode]- centrifugation- aliquoting Job Accountabilities
- Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I, and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact Technical departments and result quality.
- Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information etc., with regard to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens; is able to resolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.
- Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory of services.
- Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
- Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
- Reports to work on time, and follows attendance guidelines; supports the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.
- Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.
- Performs other duties as assigned.