Job Title : Specimen Processing - Pre-Analytical Assistant

Duration : 7 months

Location : 10200 Commerce Pkwy, Miramar, Florida 33025

Payrate : $19.78 / hr

Shift timing : Monday-Friday : 9pm 6 : 30 am

Job Description :

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 º 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

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements / Environment

• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment.

Last updated : 2024-04-27