Lab Support Specialist - Pathology Lab

Summit Health•White Plains, NY

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists technologists in performing laboratory duties, including labeling, organizing, and maintaining various types of samples and procedures such as COVID, blood chemistry, histology, and urine. The role is responsible for providing technical assistance, expertise, daily specimen problem-solving, and adhering to all laboratory safety guidelines. The company is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying healthcare and providing connected care services through various entities like VillageMD, Village Medical, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. They are innovating value-based care and ensuring access to high-quality, connected care services.

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED, required
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
Moderate-High level Computer skills, required
Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail)
Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment
Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.

Nice To Haves

Health Sciences degree (AA/AS, BA/BS), preferred
1 year related work experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation of specimens for testing which meet the laboratory’s criteria.
Readies specimens for placement onto analyzers, ensuring that the barcoded label is properly affixed to the specimen tubes and reference laboratory requisitions.
Organize and maintain lab storage, samples, and specimens.
Registers, retrieves, discards specimens as appropriate.
Sanitize equipment and workspace.
Performs pipetting, organizing of samples as needed.
Troubleshoot problem specimens to find resolution.
Ensures that specimens were collected in proper additive or that additive is added before specimen is sent for testing.
Centrifuge specimens that are delivered to the lab after appropriate amount of time has elapsed for proper clotting.
Discard aged specimens in appropriate disposal units.
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned that are within the scope of ability.
Perform all other duties as assigned.