About the role

Automated Lab Operator The Automated Lab Operator (Lab) coordinates implementation and operations for automated sorting, testing, and storage equipment within the clinical laboratory department. Work in partnership with Specimen Processing, Technical Operations, Biomedical Engineering, and Siemens Support teams.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintenance to include daily, weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance
  • Handling technical exceptions for tubes on the automation line
  • First level of troubleshooting of automation line modules
Coordinate communications for the business with Siemens support staff and Lab Leadership to identify, document and resolve problems and/or concerns. Effectively work with Lab Teammates, Facilities and IT departments to resolve problems and/or concerns. Assist to develop and implement Standard Work/Operating Procedures for Technical Support in accordance with DaVita Labs guidelines. Evaluate technical operations standards work/operating procedure manual on an annual basis and ensures departmental compliance. Identifies need for revisions and/or additional SOP's as all laboratory quality assurance and quality control documentation is complete and reviewed. Special projects: Organize and lead projects both within the work group Assist in the interviewing and training of new
Skills: Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
Work Environment: Level I – Job required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate personal protection measures is required for every healthcare provider in these positions. Exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Normal hazards associated with frequent business travel by car.
Visual Requirements: Vision adequate to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of position. May be required to demonstrate the ability to differentiate colors on a test strip. Physical Demand:
  • Physical requirements can vary. These must be reviewed with management. However, in general, the position requires the following activities:
  • Ability to lift minimum of 5 lbs to a max of 50 lbs unassisted and able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, stretch, reach, and use full range of body motions.
  • Manual dexterity as required for specific equipment and ability to use computer keyboard and peripherals.
  • Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
  • Exposure to temperature 2-8 C (walk-in cooler)
  • What We'll Provide:
  • More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
  • Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
  • Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform Star
  • Learning.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Experience level

Mid

Location

DeLand, FL

Occupation

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Industry

Medical Laboratories

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