Laboratory Aide

Northwell • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

Registers patient; and accepts, verifies, logs, examines, sorts, aliquots, prepares and distribute/stores specimens in accordance with established protocols and procedures. Enters or reports lab results per procedures. Maintains operating supply levels and work areas. Performs phlebotomy, as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience including Phlebotomy skills and Laboratory procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Adult and Pediatric Phlebotomy experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Registers patients following proper coding procedures.
• Receives orders in the Laboratory Information System.
• Verifies collection lists.
• Logs test orders.
• Uses centrifuge to spin down appropriate tubes.
• Examines specimens for unacceptability and takes appropriate actions. Documents necessary information.
• Separates and aliquots blood and urine specimens, as needed Places tubes not requiring aliquoting into appropriate racks.
• Processes specimens to prepare for testing and resulting.
• Measures 24-hour urine tests, records volumes and aliquots for ordered tests.
• Generates labels via Laboratory Information Systems.
• Delivers specimens to appropriate areas.
• Draws blood from patients.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies.
• Enters reference lab results.
• Notifies physician (or appropriate personnel) of critical values and documents notification.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and follows established safety and infection control procedures.
• May transport specimens, reports or supplies between various offsite locations.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED