• Provide training, support and guidance to Lab Associate 1 staff on essential job functions

• Serve as primary point of contact for resolution of questions or concerns from other Lifescan employees, particularly those outside the Laboratory

• Monitors TAT and assigns LA I staff as needed to meet expectations

• Provide feedback to Laboratory management regarding potential/ongoing process or employee issues within Specimen Processing

• Process clinical laboratory specimens with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and compliance

• Confirm client, patient, and specimen details to ascertain adequacy and appropriateness of specimens

• Data enter test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and apply appropriate barcoded labels to patient specimens or scan pre-existing barcodes

• Ensure that specimens are labeled appropriately; escalate discrepancies for resolution as needed

• Centrifuge and/or aliquot specimens as required

• Pre-sort specimens for delivery to technical departments

• Retrieve specimens from storage as necessary for add-on testing

• Handle and dispose of all specimens following biohazardous waste precautions and applicable safety policies

• Ensure clean, decontaminated workspaces per Safety protocols

• Investigate and resolve specimen issues or test issues to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results

• Consult with technical departments regarding acceptability of patient specimens as needed; coordinate with Problem Resolution team for recollection as needed

• Perform required maintenance on Specimen Processing equipment such as centrifuges, printers, incubators, freezers, and refrigerators; document appropriately

• Maintain accurate and complete records of problems and resolutions related to specimen processing, inventory, and equipment

• Meet or exceed all performance expectations to include attendance and adherence to work schedule

Additionally, the position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Laboratory Assistant II and develop an understanding of the overall functions within the Laboratory

• Attention to detail

• Strong data entry and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to professionally and positively interact with peers, clients, and other Lifescan staff

• Ability to multitask and maintain focus within a fast-paced environment

• Ability to problem-solve as needed

• Ability to learn policies and procedures and apply them in the workplace

• Comfortable handling potentially infectious biological specimens; adherence to all applicable PPE and other Laboratory Safety policies

Shift:

Monday - Friday / Rotating Weekends / 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM