Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Dean’s Professional Services is now hiring a qualified, patient-care-focused Pre-Analytical Assistant to work in a Lab Facility in Houston, TX.

We are on a mission to create care that’s more convenient and professional. With solutions that are value-based and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we are looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence and are ready to embrace new opportunities!

The Pre-Analytical Assistant is responsible for general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Pre-Analytical Assistant I and develops an understanding of how all the functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing work together and how they impact technical departments and result in quality.
• Identifies problems with specimen types, missing information, etc., about sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage of specimens; can resolve or forward information in support of timely problem resolution.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing the ability to research test order information on translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services.
• Meets quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
• Completes all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible, and within the assigned time frame.
• Reports on working on time and follows attendance guidelines; supports the department's performance in the event of coworker absences.
• Learns additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously and works in a production environment.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and written. 
• Maintains composure while working under pressure.
• Always reflects good judgment when determining what action to take in resolving problems. 

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent – Required.
• Biohazard environment experience – Required 
• Medical background - which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory – Preferred 
• Data Entry Experience – Required 
• Previous experience in a production environment – Preferred 
• Biology background preferably someone who is familiar with laboratory testing – Required 
• Prefer familiarity with mainframe computer operating systems.
• Able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods; able to lift up to 50 lbs.; maneuver large carts and/or racks with specimens.
• Understanding of specimen types related to test(s) ordered.
• Performance task proficiency includes but is not limited to the following manual functions: - sorting- racking- pickup and delivery of specimens to the laboratory- specimen storage [this position might also be trained to run the sorters in archive mode]- centrifugation- aliquoting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm 
• Starting at $17/hr. (Based on experience) 
• Full benefits – healthcare, dental, vision, 401k program.
• Temp-to-Hire opportunity.

Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information, please visit www.deansprofessionalservices.com.