Lab Aide

Allied Digestive Health•Pearl River, NY

4d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Digestive Health is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Aide for their NY Pathology Lab in Pearl River, NY. The Laboratory Aide/Assistant supports the Laboratory with all clerical and ancillary duties and keeps all equipment ready to run for patient output. This role involves equipment maintenance, inventory management, supply ordering, package receiving, and technical procedures such as embedding formalin-fixed blocks and reviewing work quality before submission to Pathology. The position operates under the direction of the Lab Manager and adheres to standard Laboratory procedures and policies.

Requirements

Demonstrates a high degree of care and attention to detail with strict adherence to defined Standard Operating Protocols.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
General working knowledge of computers for business use.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information/feedback and ideas to achieve the desired results.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with Management and co-workers.
Commitment to the achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.
Good organization and time management skills.
Self-motivated and self-directed.
Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and other healthcare-related areas and or the ability to be trained and follow these guidelines at all times.
Familiar with safety procedures.
High school diploma or GED.
Willingness to work shift work and overtime is required.
Could be required to work during Weekends/Evenings/Holidays.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous lab experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the Histology staff with all clerical and ancillary functions.
Participate in histology tasks: embedding, staining, qcing, filing, cleaning up, etc.
Ensures that the day-to-day assigned tasks are consistently and accurately completed.
Responsible for Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) charts for all Laboratory equipment.
Prepares and maintains working solutions for routine H&E staining on automatic strainers and special staining.
Handles prepare and uploads stains; conducts dehydrating and coverslips slide utilizing manual or automatic systems.
Performs routine maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots minor equipment failures.
Logs appropriate information into dedicated Lab logbooks and forms.
Perform QC of specimens. Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate.
Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments used in all areas of the Lab.
Handles and disposes of specimens and chemical waste based on the Laboratory's process.
Responsible for filing, tracking, retrieval, and accurate record keeping.
Verify expiration dates, shortages, and maintenance of supplies within the Laboratory: maintains supply inventory, including package receiving and supply chain requests, and submitting orders to purchasing department, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Unpacks and verifies orders received and stocks inventory areas.
Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problem(s) or immediately notify the manager.
Report any non-compliance behaviors to the Laboratory Manager.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the company.
Abides by the policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, testing, security, administration, and confidentiality of the Patients and Practice under OSHA and HIPAA Laws and safeguards guidelines.
Assists as required on performing other related duties and special projects.
Complies with all Lab SOPs and Regulatory Agencies.