Laboratory Assistant (FGP) - Manhattan, OB/GYN IVF

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1h • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant (FGP) in Manhattan, OB/GYN IVF, works under the supervision of the Andrology Supervisor and Lab Director. This role involves managing specific administrative tasks, performing non-diagnostic laboratory tasks, and providing patient support services. The position requires knowledge and understanding of andrology, with onsite training provided to the chosen candidate. Fertility Care is a complex medical field involving tissue, gametes, and embryos, directly affecting patients, partners, and resulting children. The assistant will directly interact with patients to provide updates related to their individual cases and answer questions.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with ability to interact appropriately with patients, physicians, nursing staff and co-workers.
• Empathy and confidence speaking with patients is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team player.
• Time management skills and high level of organization required.
• 3 weekdays plus Saturday and Sunday; 35 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or medical technology field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to School of Medicine and Departmental guidelines concerning rules of conduct, safety, security and patient confidentiality, etc. as outlined in the Employee Staff Handbook.
• Maintain a professional appearance; wears identification badge at all times.
• Must be able to perform lifting of 30 pounds.
• Partakes in weekend and holiday coverage as required and appropriate.
• Provide proper notification of absences or tardiness.
• Arrive at work on time as scheduled.
• Adhere to School of Medicine and Departmental guidelines concerning sick time, vacation/personal time, and paid/unpaid leaves.
• Demonstrate alertness and adaptability to change in schedule and work conditions, responds appropriately.
• Use time effectively by completing all assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
• Assume responsibility for on-going professional development and continuing education.
• Volunteer assistance to others when assigned work is completed.
• Seek additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Seek information and ask for assistance from senior personnel when necessary regarding difficult or questionable clinical results.
• Report untoward result or incident to senior personnel and prepare documentation as requested.
• Dispose of biological specimens in designated hazard containers.
• Report malfunctions to senior personnel promptly.
• Follow departmental procedures and instructions.
• Perform all tasks utilizing universal precautions for bloodborne pathogens and in accordance with procedures developed by the Program management.
• Verify status of patient consent compliance related to cryo inventory procedures.
• Directly responsible for Checking Andrology lab emails with appropriate follow up action- answer calls, notations on patient records, Andrology appointment schedule, replies to queries.
• Scheduling (as needed) Andrology appointments in Epic.
• Entering andrology reports into Fertility Database.
• Assist with coordination of shipments of frozen sperm to and from NYUFC.
• Restocking consumable lab supplies inside storage cabinets and biosafety cabinets.
• Copying, faxing and emailing lab reports; uploading reports and documents into Fertility Database.
• Copying and/or printing andrology blank forms and documents.
• Assisting in cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment; assisting in bagging and disposal of medical waste.
• Answering intercom and outside phone calls.
• Assigning consent forms in Engaged; review and sign off consent forms.
• Greeting andrology patients and providing collection instructions or receiving drop off samples.
• Receiving and accessioning andrology semen samples.
• Spotting andrologists processing fresh samples and spotting frozen samples being placed in cryostorage.
• Scanning and archiving old andrology lab records and patient charts.
• Additional tasks as required to support the lab.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• robust support system for any stage of life
• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees