Automation Processing Core Lab

60985 Carolinas Medical Center - Core Lab: Specimen ManagementPart timeNo0

Various shifts as needed.

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

Essential Functions

• Provides training and support for staff on the automation and processing areas.
• Develops, updates, and maintains standard operating procedures and quality control processes as needed.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the automation with the ability to recognize and correct issues with minimal support.
• Prepares reports to illustrate the performance of automation for specimen processing. This includes investigating error trends, new test code builds, test code updates, and tube labeling compliance.
• Identifies and implements process improvement opportunities to improve the efficiency of automation for processing areas.
• Acts as primary liaison with service technicians to limit impact and shorten downtime during automation servicing or repair.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work areas. Troubleshoots as needed.
• Follows all policies regarding performance of maintenance, function checks and quality control with proper documentation.

Physical Requirements

Works in an active environment interacting with physicians, patients, technologists, and other hospital teammates. Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Each teammate has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. May be required to stoop, reach and lift light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Registered Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or bachelor's degree in chemical, biological or physical science required.

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information

• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
• Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes.
• Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment

Laboratory Equipment, PC

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.