Laboratory Technical Assistant

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Job Title:

Laboratory Technical Assistant

Cost Center:

301711161 Wittenberg-Laboratory

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Laboratory Technical Assistant performs in-vitro analysis of biologic specimens according to the procedures established for routine areas of the laboratory. The Laboratory Technical Assistant participates in the supportive functions of quality control, instrument operation, limited troubleshooting, and limited problem resolution. This individual’s responsibilities will be narrow in scope and limited to a specific group of tests (defined as waived or moderately complex by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Post-high school basic lab techniques, chemistry, biology, or physical science course(s).

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment.

Preferred/Optional: Previous laboratory experience.  Demonstrated experience with Laboratory Information Systems.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire for those involved in direct patient care.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire for those involved in direct patient care.

Wittenberg is a clinic only location. Hours being Monday and Wednesday 0730-1700 Tuesday and Friday 0730-1630. The laboratory technical assistant (LTA) would be responsible for activating orders, phlebotomy, processing samples, and some waived patient testing.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.