Lab Associate I AP Cytology Processing

Description

Lab Associate I - Chantilly VA Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Department: AP - Cytology Processing

Thisnon-licensedpositionisaccountable forassisting withgeneral support for the laboratory following all applicable policies and procedures.

Pay range: $18.39 - $27.58 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigates and resolve missing samples in the department.
• Respond to code purple and document findings.
• Trainer for the department Lab Assistants and completes training/competency checklists as appropriate.
• Resolves pending list in coordination with Lab Assistants and Medical Lab Scientists.
• Liaison for the department and technical support
• Creates manual testing worksheets in the department.
• Maintains files for department records.
• Report problems/potential problems to the supervisor.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist with the department Improvement Program.
• Coordinates obtaining samples for Instrument Comparisons reagent lot testing method comparisons etc.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment under direct and constant must be signed-off by license-qualified personnel.
• Assist in preparation of chemicalsreagentsand solutions that do not require quantitative measurement.
• Prepares and organizes samples for testing for example sample racking aliquoting and tube preparation.
• Responsible for labeling handling processing or preparation and transportation and storage of specimens.
• Identifies sample problems and assists in resolving appropriately.
• Assists license-qualified personnel or delegated supervisor (non-CA) in the pre-analytic and post- analytic testing activities other than trainees in a licensed clinical laboratory.
• Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records of reagents or media using established procedures formulas stock solutions and fixed volume measuring devices.
• Maintains inventory of consumable items including reagents and supplies. Orders unpacks logs dates and stores reagents/supplies upon receipt and properly rotates stock for use. Performs inventory of laboratory items including restocking the benches and equipment inventory.
• Sorting and accessioning incoming specimens into appropriate LIS then delivering to designated testing.
• Tallies workload data and prepares reports as requested.
• Assists in the performance of quality control procedures.
• Prepares protocols/logs or other appropriate documents.
• Identifies specimen problems and demonstrates ability to appropriately resolve or elevate to license-qualified personnel or delegated supervisor (non-CA).
• Answers phones transfers or takes accurate messages. Maintains the confidentiality of client information.
• Helps to ensure the laboratory areas are neat clean and organized.
• Complies with all health and safety policies procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• 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:

Education Preferred:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of college courses preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Performsrepetitive tasks with dominant hand.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Have good eye and hand coordination.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• Ability to work independently employing research skills and flexibility.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Broad knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
• Ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum department efficiency.
• Contact with clients will be required good customer service skills important.
• A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• An awareness of the factors that influence test results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word Excel Outlook)
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with managementco-workersand clients.
• Other automation skillshelpful.

Required Experience:

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