General Lab Assistant

Stamford Health Ltd • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in Connecticut, has an opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in our Lab. As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer: Competitive salary, Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one, Wellness programs, Paid Time Off accruals, Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan, Tuition reimbursement, Free on-site parking.

Requirements

• Preferred: Associate degree in scientific field.
• Successful completion of training for all additional assigned duties.
• Trained and competent user of Stamford Health Laboratory and Hospital Information System-MediTech.
• Require minimal computer skills with Microsoft office.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Processing area by checking tube system for specimens.
• Complete accessioning of received specimens.
• Distribute specimens to the testing sections.
• Answer phone calls and provide needed support to the customers.
• Prepares samples appropriately for testing.
• Prepares and labels stains, reagents, and stock solutions used in the processing of specimens.
• Maintains glassware and other materials necessary for the performance of clinical laboratory tests.
• Learn & perform different specimen processing/loading, unloading & storage in core laboratory.
• Perform Daily maintenance of assigned instruments under the guidance of Medical Technologist.
• Perform Quality Controls for assigned instruments under the guidance of Medical Technologist.
• Perform Urine and other body fluid aliquoting and specimen management function.
• Perform routine temperature checks and management of refrigerator and freezers.
• Help Medical technologist during downtime.
• Organize Laboratory inventory, perform routine inventory check and order inventory.
• Check and stock core lab workbenches with enough supplies to perform the job.
• Help with document filling and document management.
• Perform all LIS functions relative to the scope of her/his responsibility.
• Order and accession Microbiology Specimens.
• Setup cultures for specimen received in microbiology section.
• Perform Molecular testing under the guidance of Medical Technologist.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree