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Description

Job Title:
Analyst I- CORE (Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis)

Job Type:
Full-time

Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7:30pm

Pay Range: 

$24-29 per hour based on experience 

About the Role:
Heritage Lab Services is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented MLT / MT / MLS to join our on-site laboratory team at Three Rivers Diagnostics! This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

If you are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality results that support patient care, we would love to meet you.

Why Join Us:

Supportive and collaborative team

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Role and Responsibilities:

• Process patient specimens, perform authorized tests, review and report results maintaining results accuracy while adhering to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Responsible to understand basic and all relevant scientific principles associated with CORE testing performed
• Responsible for any preanalytical duties including but not limited to:
• Labeling
• Accessioning
• Centrifuging
• Pouring off
• Perform all tasks associated with running samples on manual, semi-automated, and automated platforms in:
• Chemistry
• Hematology
• Coagulation
• Urinalysis
• Other platforms and test systems
• Prepare and Perform White Blood Cell Differential and other microscopic Hematology tasks.
• Prepare and Perform microscopic procedure/identification in urinalysis and other microscopic Urinalysis tasks.
• Review and enter as appropriate patient results in the laboratory information system (LIS) to maintain accuracy and data integrity.
• Perform downtime tasks as assigned when LIS and or other systems are malfunctioning, nonfunctional, or temporarily not available (LIS connection issues, power outage, etc)
• Follow all safety protocols when handling human samples, such as urine or oral fluid, to ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.
• Follow the laboratory Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance set policies and procedures
• Identify and respond as set in policies and procedures to QC trends, shifts, and failures to assess test systems are within

the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

• Perform and Maintain accurate records for instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, temperature checks, calibrator or QC failures, lot-to-lot checks, patient sample handling/tracking, and communication logs.
• Handle and analyze proficiency testing samples with the same care and standards applied to patient specimens to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform and Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Participate in validation experiments and workflow studies to enhance efficiency and contribute innovative ideas for continuous improvement in laboratory practices.
• Perform end of shift/day responsibilities to include: Restock supplies as deemed appropriate, clean sections, organize, and other duties as delegated.
• Perform all tasks assigned in conformance to CORE Workflow guidance and in a manner to mitigate sample or section contamination.
• Meet the qualifications and responsibilities for Testing Personnel as described by CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Supports ongoing changes in a professional manner, contribute to a positive work environment and to the team effort of the laboratory.

Requirements

Minimum Educational Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training acceptable under CLIA

and accreditation agencies to perform high complexity testing.

Minimum Experience Required

Prefer 2 years minimum of laboratory experience. 1 year clinical microscopy skills. 1 year experience with Roche Cobas Pro, Sysmex XN-1000 and Stago Satellite preferred.

Skills Required

Core laboratory skills required include: proficiency in performing laboratory tests across different body fluid types in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, and Urinalysis, specimen collection and handling, quality control procedures, operation of laboratory equipment, data analysis, adherence to safety protocols, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to

troubleshoot technical issues across testing platforms.

Professional Certifications or Licenses

MLT(ASCP) Certification or equivalent preferred. HIPAA.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position requires employees to access storage and shelving units by stretching, squatting, bending, and reaching and the lifting of up to 25-50 pounds daily. This position may also require the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Heritage Lab Services is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical

condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.