Laboratory Technician Assistant

CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.A.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  LABORATORY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  LEAD LABORATORY TECHNICIAN / CEO 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Basic knowledge of medical procedures and techniques
2. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
3. Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems
4. Communicate clearly and proficiently

REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or GED certificate
2. Experience in the medical field preferred but not required 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I.     Communication

       A.  Communicates effectively and professionally with patients,

           visitors, physicians, and co-workers

       B.  Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and

           considerate manner

       C.  Conducts self as a positive role model and team member

       D.  Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and

           Confidentiality

       E.  Respond to fellow employees/clients in a timely, competent

           manner

II.    Duties

       A.  Create and maintain pathology data entry and log sheets

       B.  Assemble information for reports and label cassettes and

           slides as requested

       C.  Completes assigned workload within prescribed time limit

       D.  Troubleshoot clerical procedures to improve processes

       E.  Monitor supplies and order as needed

       F.  Review invoices to ensure accuracy

       G.  Ability to analyze, evaluate and solve procedural problems

       H.  Ability to work efficiently under pressure

       I.  Ability to set priorities and use good judgment

       J.  Maintain standard operating procedures for requirements of

           position and ensure documentation of procedures remain

           current and in a centralized location

       K.  Assists histotechnologist with slide preparation as directed

       L.  Assists with equipment maintenance as directed by the

           histotechnologist

III.   Job Quality Requirements

       A.  Accuracy

       B.  Attention to detail

       C.  Timeliness

       D.  Organization

       E.  Little supervision needed to accomplish task

IV.    Dependability

       A.  Attendance

       B.  Punctuality

       C.  Ability to follow directions

       D.  Ability to meet deadlines

V.     Physical / mental Requirements

       A.  Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods

       B.  Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of telephone and

           computer and occasional use of other office equipment

       C.  Ability to work in close proximity with odorous chemicals

           which may be a biohazard

       D.  May be subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

       E.  Ability to intermittently lift and carry up to 50 lbs., up

           to five times per shift

VI.   Regulatory

       Abide by OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Job Quality Requirements

       A.  Accuracy - Data Entry Keying 

       B.  Attention to detail

       C.  Timeliness

       D.  Organization

       E.  Little supervision needed to accomplish task