Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Pre-Analytical Assistant I | Houston, TX

Tuesday to Saturday

Pre-Analytical Assistant I is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.

• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical AssistantI, anddevelops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impactTechnicaldepartments and result quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, etc.,with regard tosorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens;is able toresolve 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 systems, and the directory of services.
• Meets quality and productionstandards 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 ontime, andfollows 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.This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required WorkExperience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous experience in a production environment

Physical and Mental Requirements:

N/A

Knowledge:

Medicalbackgroundpreferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.

Skills:

Minimal data entry skills

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

2023-37166