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

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

8d • 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.

Requirements

• No minimum education or experience requirements.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma
• Medical Terminology
• Prior hospital/lab experience
• 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

• generous leave
• health plans
• state pension

What This Job Offers

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