Lab Associate I - AP Cytology Processing

About the role

This non-licensed position assists with general support for the laboratory, following all applicable policies and procedures. Department: AP - Cytology Processing.

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 supervision.
• Activity must be signed-off by license-qualified personnel.
• Assist in preparation of chemicals, reagents and 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.