Lab Aide - Specimen Receiving - Part Time Evening Shift (Friday 3:00PM - 7:00PM, Saturday & Sunday 3:00PM - 11:30PM)

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Laboratory Aides assist technicians and pathologists in a hospital clinical laboratory, a medical research laboratory or in a morgue by performing a variety of semi-skilled routine tasks and/or clerical duties under direction to assist medical staff in making or confirming diagnosis to assist research staff in their work.
Duties of a Laboratory Aide may include the following but are not limited to:
Accessions patient specimens utilizing the computer system and/or manual procedures.
Records data into appropriate accession log books.
Reviews all patient specimens received for proper labeling to ensure proper patient identification and appropriate sample type and size for test procedure.
Processes and prepares patient specimens for analysis to include centrifugation, measurement of 24 hour urines, etc.
Answers the telephone to provide information on availability of patient services, specimen collection requirements.
Maintains records of laboratory reports as assigned and perform other clerical related duties.
Learn the computer to obtain pertinent data and to report test results and generate orders, etc.
Will be required to provide backup support in laboratory stat service and serve as a runner in transporting specimens.
Adheres to all policies and protocols to ensure quality patient care and maintenance of safety rules and regulations.
Will perform inventory control, stock shelves, and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No minimum education or experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma
• Medical Terminology and prior hospital/lab experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint).

Responsibilities

• Accessions patient specimens utilizing the computer system and/or manual procedures.
• Records data into appropriate accession log books.
• Reviews all patient specimens received for proper labeling to ensure proper patient identification and appropriate sample type and size for test procedure.
• Processes and prepares patient specimens for analysis to include centrifugation, measurement of 24 hour urines, etc.
• Answers the telephone to provide information on availability of patient services, specimen collection requirements.
• Maintains records of laboratory reports as assigned and perform other clerical related duties.
• Learn the computer to obtain pertinent data and to report test results and generate orders, etc.
• Will be required to provide backup support in laboratory stat service and serve as a runner in transporting specimens.
• Adheres to all policies and protocols to ensure quality patient care and maintenance of safety rules and regulations.
• Will perform inventory control, stock shelves, and other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck.
• SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed