Medical Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

20h • $19 - $23

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible to assist technical staff with the day to day laboratory operations by performing daily maintenance, and providing clinical and clerical support. Responsible to maintain a clean and well-organized work area in the laboratory. Maintenance of daily lab worklists, distribution of slides, changing chemical solutions, and maintenance of inventory and supplies. Assist pathologists, house staff, management, and technical staff in multiple clerical tasks, stocking supplies and filing. Maintenance of records and instruments under supervision.

Requirements

• To qualify you must have a High School Degree with science courses (biology and/or chemistry).
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree with coursework in chemistry, biology or related science.
• 6+ months of Anatomic Pathology laboratory (gross room and/or histology laboratory) experience.
• Employee Certification for Hazardous Materials Training and Testing.
• 1-2 years In a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists pathologists, house staff, management, and technicians with requests/projects as directed.
• Recognizes unsafe work conditions and hazards and takes corrective action.
• Performs reconciliation of specimens and/or worklists.
• Filing and or pulling specimen blocks and slides as needed.
• Manages biological waste and storage for anatomic pathology specimens.
• Manages hazardous chemical waste for of hazardous waste and chemical inventory under supervision.
• Organizes and maintains laboratory chemical inventory including storage, distribution and disposal.
• Maintains and files specimens, blocks and slides in a retrievable fashion.
• Prepares specimens for discard and transports specimens, blocks and slides as needed.
• Performs clerical duties associated with laboratory operations.
• Under supervision assists with completing daily, weekly and monthly QC charts.
• Prepares statistics as directed.
• Loads and unloads, processors, stainers and cover slippers under supervision.
• Assists in changing reagents and routine maintenance under supervision.
• Ensures all supplies are organized and stocked for operations.
• Monitors inventory, unpacks, organizes and dates reagents and supplies.
• Stocks technical workstations daily.
• Monitors, cleans and decontaminates laboratory equipment, glassware, benchtops, and instruments.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in the laboratory.

Benefits

• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
• The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
• Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

What This Job Offers

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