Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown , NY 13326
Posted 3 weeks ago
The best thing about this role
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!
What you'll do
The Clinical Laboratory Technical Assistant acts as the primary contact for laboratory customer inquiries, requests and communication. Triages calls independently as appropriate, provides courteous, prompt and complete follow-up to customer inquiries and communication. The Technical Assistant assists in problem resolution related to laboratory specimens, orders, and/or reports including providing assistance to licensed laboratory staff, practitioners and nursing staff. Maintains reagent, supply and product inventory, temperature, maintenance and other required documentation. Performs other duties as assigned within scope of their education and regulatory requirements.
Acts as the primary contact for laboratory customer inquiries, requests, and communication
Triages calls as appropriate, provides courteous, prompt and complete follow up to customer inquiries and communications
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and/or supplies, by following established procedures for ordering, receiving, storing and documenting
Maintains temperature, maintenance and other pertinent records/reports to meet regulatory standards and/or PI reporting
Performs waived testing as assigned
Consistently follows all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures
Assists with training of new staff as requested
Completes responsibilities as defined on the laboratory's task lists
Performs other duties within their scope of practice as assigned
What we need from you
Education:
Experience:
Minimum 2 years experience in standard laboratory methodologies (work or school), required
Associate degree or higher in laboratory or science related field may be substituted for experience
Skills:
Communication
Computer Skills
Laboratory Skills
Time Management
Self-Motivated
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Multi-Tasking
Physical Requirements:
Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, fit testing
Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
Hazards:
Travel:
Total Rewards
Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
Pay Range
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum:
USD $19.12/Hr.
Pay Range Maximum:
USD $28.68/Hr.
We love the difference people bring
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
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