Job Title: Pre-Analytical Assistant
Location: Lenexa KS 66219
Duration: 4 months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Monday – Friday, 12pm – 8:30pm
Job Description
The Pre-Analytical Assistant (Lab Assistant) is responsible for handling and processing a variety of biological samples, including blood, urine, stool, plasma, and other bodily fluids. This role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.
Position Requirements/Environment:

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Keeps work area neat and clean; complies with 5S workplace standards.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.

Skills

• Keyboard/data entry.