Pre-Analytical Laboratory Technician II

About the role

The Pre-Analytical Laboratory Technician II-GHI is responsible for preparing samples for analysis, recording, and/or verifying patient's information. This role is primarily responsible for performing duties related to accessioning, sample management, problem resolution, data entry, and specimen storage with high degree of proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tasks, as assigned.
• Clean and organize common lab areas and take responsibility for all housekeeping tasks being completed on time.
• Receive, sort, and unpack incoming samples regularly.
• Unpack, log and track incoming samples using specified software regularly.
• Perform administrative duties required for incoming samples; including, but not limited to scan needed paperwork, such as pathology reports and requisitions and file physical paperwork per required procedures.
• Order entry and order processing such as in lieu of; including, but not limited to reviewing patient demographics and sample collection.
• Evaluate insurance and verify billing information.
• Transcribe relevant medical information from pathology reports or other associated documents such as sample IDs, number or malignant cores, and tumor size.
• Sample accessioning; including, but not limited to, verification of patient demographics, sample ID, and sample labeling.
• Utilize laboratory information system (LIMS), to review, enter sample information and print required work lists.
• Perform and record equipment maintenance.
• May assist in training.
• Follow and assess established health and safety procedures.
• Adhere and perform risk assessments as well as understand, train, and enforce safety regulations.
• Comply with ISO 15189 and QMS.
• Record data adhering to GDP, strictly follow procedures and proactively raise quality concerns events, when necessary.
• Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• May lead and participate in process improvement activities planned by management and/or engineers.
• Contribute to overall team goals while still maintaining individual output.
• Foresee issues and overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments.
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings.
• Performed all assigned tasks under the supervision of designee.
• Able to work in a fast pace and changing environment.
• Flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities.
• Able to consistently display a positive and patient attitude and extend respect and courtesy toward management and peers alike.
• Able to troubleshoot and develop critical thinking skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Able to work designated schedule.
• Able to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Able to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 85% of a typical working day.
• Able to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical workday.
• Able to work standing for approximately 25% of a typical workday.
• Able to lift to 10 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical workday.
• Able to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Considerable periods of time may be spent concentrating and/or analyzing data.
• Able to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Able to use various types of laboratory equipment; including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.
• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
• Able to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Able and means to travel between Redwood City locations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 2+ years of experience working in a laboratory maintaining sample integrity by following procedures and protocols.
• Professional working knowledge with using laboratory information management systems.
• Advanced computer skills to include email usage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Science, Health Science or related field as outlined in the essential duties.
• Experience in laboratory training and training programs.
• Demonstrated ability to write and update procedures.

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast pace and changing environment.
• Flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities.
• Able to consistently display a positive and patient attitude and extend respect and courtesy toward management and peers alike.
• Able to troubleshoot and develop critical thinking skills.

Benefits

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Pay

The base pay for this position is $20.75 – $41.45 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Schedule

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