Location: Alpharetta,GA, USA
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: CSI Site - Alpharetta, GA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, provides assistance with general laboratory duties including, triaging of specimens, handling of specimens, including storage and disposal of specimens, reagent preparation, and the storing of flow slides.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
* For Specimen Check In: Verifies that all specimens are properly labeled with appropriate patient identifiers, accurately records sample volumes in the Specimen Management module.
* For Specimen Check Out: Specimen is marked as checked out in the Specimen Management module. The specimen is labeled with additional case stickers, if necessary,then the specimen, travel doc, and/or requisition are given to the appropriate lab to begin testing.
* For Performing CBCs: Accurately prepares dilutions, correctly performs CBCs on the Sysmex, accurately records the count and the Sysmex machine number the count was performed on the travel doc. Records the count in the Specimen Management module/Excel spreadsheet.
* Sample Splits: Observe principles of sterile technique in carrying out daily responsibilities for splitting samples and sample preparation for other departments.
* Correctly makes smears when the labs request them.
* Send outs: Coordinate and prepare patient samples/pellets for shipment
* Discards retained specimens/slides according to departmental protocols and timeframes.
* Monitors emails and tickets for specimen requests for add-ons and send-outs and responds in a timely manner.
* Monitors the board in the Specimen Management area.
* Assists with pre-accessioning/pushing of incoming specimens when applicable.
* Completes cross-training in the process of accessioning all specimen types (data entry).
* May participate in the development and updates of SOPs as required.
* Maintains clean work areas.
* Supplies: Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of commonly used supplies.
* Performs related responsibilities as required.
* Safety: Practice universal precaution measures necessary for the handling of patient samples and proper use of PPE when working in the laboratory.
Qualifications
Skills:
* Ability to perform assigned tasks exactly according to prescribed procedures.
* High attention to detail.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences or other related field.
* Laboratory/medical knowledge preferred but not required
* Non-technical laboratory personnel must complete at least six hours of continuing education annually.