Pre-Analytical Assistant I

About the role

The Pre-Analytical Assistant I position is located in Pittsburgh, PA, working Monday to Friday from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM with rotational weekends.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ability to learn job duties and understand how different functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together.
• Identifies and resolves issues with specimen types, missing information, sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens.
• Develops an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering and researches test order information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Maintains quality and production standards within 6 months of training.
• Completes all required written documentation in a clear, legible, and timely manner.
• Reports to work on time and adheres to attendance guidelines.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to facilitate progression to the next level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Preferred Work Experience: Previous experience in a production environment. Knowledge of medical background, including medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimal data entry skills.

Skills

• Basic data entry skills.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision coverage for full-time employees who work 30+ hours.
• Best-in-class well-being programs.
• Blueprint for Wellness® mental health program.
• 6 holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Matching gifts program.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay and Schedule

Pay range: Minimum of $17.75+ per hour; shift differential of 10% for second shift and 15% for third shift may apply. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and market and organizational factors. Annual performance bonuses may be awarded.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with rotational weekends.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours.
• Best-in-class well-being programs.
• Blueprint for Wellness® mental health program.
• 6 holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Matching gifts program.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Career advancement opportunities.