Title: Laboratory Technician-3rd Shift
Contract: 6 Months
location: Miramar (Hollywood), FL
Shift: 3 different shifts available
10PM-2AM - Part Time
11PM-3AM - Part Time
10PM-6:30AM - Full Time
Job Description
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 Assistant I, and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact Technical departments and result quality.
- Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information etc., with regard to sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens; is able to resolve 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 system, and the directory of services.
- Meets quality and production standards 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 on time, and follows 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment.
- Communicates effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and written.
- Maintains composure while working under pressure.
- Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take in resolving problems.
- Adheres to Core Values, safety, compliance and work process policies and procedures.
- Works in a biohazard environment, in compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
- Keeps work area neat and clean; complies with 5S workplace standards.
- Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods; able to lift up to 50 lbs.; maneuver large carts and/or racks with specimens.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive working environment.
- Demonstrates work assignment flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
- Must have some flexibility with regard to work schedule.
Qualifications:
Position Requirements:
- Minimal data entry skills
- Good organizational skills
- Understanding of specimen types related to test(s) ordered.
- Clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types and quantity needed for each test, specimen handling and delivery.
- Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis
- Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change and pursuit of continuous improvement
- Commitment to fulfilling internal and external customer requirements in the course of carrying out routine position responsibilities
- Willingness to actively contribute to a team based working environment º Ability and willingness to support the goals of the department with regard to staffing needs on weekends, holidays, on call and overtime
- Tasks and responsibilities must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner
- Performance task proficiency includes but is not limited to the following manual functions:- sorting- racking- pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory- specimen storage [this position might also be trained to run the sorters in archive mode]- centrifugation- aliquoting
Incumbent should possess the knowledge, skills and experience usually obtained by:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.
- Previous experience in a production environment preferred.
- Prefer familiarity with mainframe computers
Additional Details:
Excessive absenteeism/tardiness is not tolerated and will be cause for termination
Please ensure that you are verifying the commute time to/from the physical work location when submitting candidates. Candidates need to be within a 20-25 min commute window to ensure their ability to travel to/from the site for coverage.
There is a new process in place for the lab ops roles in Miramar, FL! We are scheduling tours for potential candidates on a weekly basis and will be verifying with your organization for those candidates. This is for them to tour the site, ask any questions, and to allow the supervisor to view how they act/react to the different tasks being performed at this location.
There are several positions and different shift times posted, so please see the list below and make sure that your team is verifying with the candidates that they can support this shift time, they have reliable transportation to and from the site, and that they are willing to come in for a site tour. These questions are critical to ensure that no one is wasting any time/effort on sourcing efforts or reviewing candidates that are truly not interested in working 3rd shift for Quest.
7268-1 – 3 openings for different shifts (Pre-Analytical Assistant)
- 1 part time position for shift 10pm-2am
- 1 part time position for shift 11pm-3am
- 1 full time position for shift 10pm-6:30am
There will be weekly opportunities for selected candidates to go onsite at the Miramar location on Tuesday evenings between 11PM-12AM to go and visit the site, ask questions, and truly see what type of location they will be working in as well as to see some of the work they would be doing.
Once again, this is a production heavy site. Anyone that is accustomed to working 3rd shift for a location such as Amazon, FedEx, or other labs would be perfect for this position. The shift times listed above are solid and do not have any flexibility. These are the shifts that need the most support, currently. There may be more positions opening up, but these are the ones that are the highest priority.
