Clinical Support I (Lab)
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
The Support I, Clinical (Lab) receives, prepares and accessions laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing along with performing specimen accessioning, data entry, processing and other technical and non-technical duties in the laboratory under the general supervision of the Technologist or Supervisor. Assist laboratory teammates with other delegated tasks as assigned. This position reports to the Manager/Supervisor, Laboratory (Lab).
Job description
General Purpose of the Job
The Support I, Clinical (Lab) receives, prepares and accessions laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing along with performing specimen accessioning, data entry, processing and other technical and non-technical duties in the laboratory under the general supervision of the Technologist or Supervisor. Assist laboratory teammates with other delegated tasks as assigned. This position reports to the Manager/Supervisor, Laboratory (Lab).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Unloads and unpacks specimens: cuts boxes and routes specimens by type to various staging areas; records shipments; records temperature of the packages according to the policies including safety and infection control; waste management
- Sorting and loading automated line according to department needs and frequencies; removes specimens rejected by Automation line and relabels tubes for processing; accessions samples that require manual receiving and delivers them to the appropriate department
- Unloads exception samples from Automation system
- Grooms clotted samples
- Transports racked and bulk samples to non-automated lab areas/refrigerators
- Performs and records department maintenance for functions and equipment used daily
- Prepares offline samples for testing (centrifuge and uncap)
- Assists the technical staff in specimen processing and preparation in the clinical laboratory
- Documents work activities and pertinent information (using internal and external comments) in the LIS or paper logs to ensure regulatory compliance requirements are met and that audit trails are established
- Performs duties and responsibilities as needed or directed
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
- Critical thinking skills preferred
- Medical terminology training preferred
- Some specialty or on the job clinical lab training preferred
- Basic computer skills preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.