What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technical Associate position at Saratoga Hospital System?
Summary of Position: The Laboratory Technical Associate (LTA) under direct supervision of Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Manager, assumes responsibility for performance of s pecimen processing and send out testing. Accepts responsibility for recognizing problems that require referral to Department Manager.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates technical expertise and competence for all assigned jobs. Performs tasks according to SOP.
- Determines acceptability of specimens, maintains positive identification, and documents any discrepancies.
- Maintains competency in category B shipping of infectious materials.
- Assists staff and providers with information pertaining to outsourced testing.
- Ensures reference laboratory testing meets established turn-around times.
- Triages calls independently as appropriate, provides courteous, prompt and complete follow-up to customer inquiries and communication.
- Provides maintenance of non-analytic equipment including timers, pipettes, and centrifuges.
- Orders inventory and maintains minimum stocking levels in department.
- Reconciles department outstanding in a timely manner.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree, A.A.S (MLT or Clinical Laboratory Sciences), NYS (CLS), enrolled in a Bachelor's Medical Laboratory Science program within one year of graduation or a non-science Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience as a Saratoga Hospital Laboratory Support Specialist.
- Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
- Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
- Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.
- Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
- Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
- Proficient with various Microsoft Office products.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Must be able to adapt to using other computer systems
Salary Range: $22.63 - $37.15
Pay Grade: 26
Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location. Employment Type: Per-Diem Shift: Varied shifts Hours: varied
Salary : $23 - $37
