Job Description

CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.A.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

: LEAD LABORATORY TECHNICIAN / CEO

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

:

Basic knowledge of medical procedures and techniques Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems Communicate clearly and proficiently

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED certificate Experience in the medical field preferred but not required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Communication


A. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients,


visitors, physicians, and co-workers


B. Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and


considerate manner


C. Conducts self as a positive role model and team member


D. Respects patients' rights to privacy, dignity, and


Confidentiality


E. Respond to fellow employees/clients in a timely, competent


manner




II. Duties


A. Create and maintain pathology data entry and log sheets


B. Assemble information for reports and label cassettes and


slides as requested


C. Completes assigned workload within prescribed time limit


D. Troubleshoot clerical procedures to improve processes


E. Monitor supplies and order as needed


F. Review invoices to ensure accuracy


G. Ability to analyze, evaluate and solve procedural problems


H. Ability to work efficiently under pressure


I. Ability to set priorities and use good judgment


J. Maintain standard operating procedures for requirements of


position and ensure documentation of procedures remain


current and in a centralized location


K. Assists histotechnologist with slide preparation as directed


L. Assists with equipment maintenance as directed by the


histotechnologist




III. Job Quality Requirements


A. Accuracy


B. Attention to detail


C. Timeliness


D. Organization


E. Little supervision needed to accomplish task




IV. Dependability


A. Attendance


B. Punctuality


C. Ability to follow directions


D. Ability to meet deadlines




V. Physical / mental Requirements


A. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods


B. Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of telephone and


computer and occasional use of other office equipment


C. Ability to work in close proximity with odorous chemicals


which may be a biohazard


D. May be subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards


E. Ability to intermittently lift and carry up to 50 lbs., up


to five times per shift




VI. Regulatory


Abide by OSHA and HIPAA regulations


Job Quality Requirements


A. Accuracy - Data Entry Keying


B. Attention to detail


C. Timeliness


D. Organization


E. Little supervision needed to accomplish task