Per Diem Sr. Laboratory Assistant - Histology

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care. We are a major regional healthcare resource committed to medical education and research. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values, and we strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. This position is responsible for assisting lab staff with the day-to-day operation of the laboratory by providing clinical, clerical, and inventory management support. This includes specimen management/processing, ordering and receipt of inventory, instrument maintenance, intake/accessioning, and communicating with providers and other laboratories.

Requirements

• High School Degree with 12 college credits in biology or chemistry.
• Laboratory experience including handling open containers of blood and body fluid.
• Laboratory experience including Intake/Accessioning.
• Knowledge of computer applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree.
• 1+ years of experience in Laboratory.
• 1+ years of experience in intake/accessioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Screening and accessioning specimens in the LIS.
• Maintaining an adequate supply of general laboratory items, department-specific reagents, and materials needed for specimen analysis.
• Communicating the need for additional supplies to supervisor/manager.
• Ensuring the proper receipt and storage of laboratory materials.
• Receiving all goods delivered and documenting according to NYU policy and guidelines.
• Understanding specimen requirements and communicating to providers when samples are cancelled or rejected.
• Assuring specimen quality prior to processing.
• Calling providers to confirm or clarify requests, modifying and placing orders as required.
• Performing front-end processing of all samples, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, transport, and placing samples on automated test platforms.
• Performing back-end processing of samples, including preparation for storage, tracking, and eventual disposal.
• Properly disposing of all department-regulated medical, biological, chemical, and clean waste.
• Cleaning all laboratory work surfaces and assigned equipment in accordance with laboratory protocols and documenting as required.
• Maintaining logs associated with temperature and humidity for assigned equipment, work areas, and eye wash stations.
• Answering the phone and providing assistance to callers regarding specimen requirements, test availability, TAT, etc.
• Accessing automated test platforms to assess the status of test samples.
• Assisting in blood product modification (irradiation, thawing of frozen products).
• Inventory management of blood products (receiving, stocking, expiration).
• Performing Phlebotomy services for inpatients.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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