Lab Assistant

Community Care Physicians•Town of Colonie, NY

11d•$16 - $20

About The Position

Our Lab in Latham is hiring a full-time Lab Assistant to join their team! Hours are Monday-Friday from 11:00am-7:30pm. This position may also be filled by a Medical Technologist. If you are interested in this opportunity and have the desired qualifications, please Apply Now! Compensation: $16.000 - $20.00 per hour CCP salary ranges are designed to be competitive with room for professional and financial growth. Individual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, such as work experience, qualifications, and skills. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. CCP's compensation packages go far beyond just salary. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a business casual environment! We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives to Community Care Physicians. Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Additional education desirable.
Minimum two years' experience in a laboratory, preferably in medical practice setting. Experience in a medical office may be substituted for laboratory experience.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine laboratory tests.
Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
Strong computer skills.
Maintain strictest confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

Assist in receiving, logging and collecting specimens; prepare specimens for technical testing.
Assist with identification and labeling of specimens; store and distribute specimens
File reports and laboratory results.
Support staff in all CCP sites on blood drawing requirements and use computer expertise to assist co-workers.
Maintain a safe and clean environment by cleaning areas daily, washing counters, emptying trash containers, cleaning up spills, preparing bio hazardous materials for departure, and all other duties necessary to sustain an appropriate work area.