Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant NYC Health + Hospitals - 3.7 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $45,020 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid holidays Health insurance Pension plan Union benefits Employee discount Loan forgiveness Qualifications Record keeping Centrifugation Implementing laboratory protocols Laboratory inventory control Laboratory equipment maintenance Labeling Filing Laboratory test results documentation High school diploma or GED Clinical data entry Infection control regulations Medical equipment cleaning Data collection 1 year Managing patient records Entry level Quality data entry Sample accessioning Full Job Description About NYC Health + Hospitals Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 12:00 A.M - 8:00 A.M (Alternating weekends & holidays)

Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position :

Under direct supervision, prepares specimens for analysis. Performs recordkeeping, data entry and collection activities relating to patient specimens for diagnostic and treatment purposes using automated and/or manual systems. Performs related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks :

1. Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests. 2. Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing. 3. Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems. 4. Centrifuges and decants specimens. 5. Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting and distribution of reports. 6. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies. 7. Delivers laboratory results to designated areas, files results in patient's medical records as assigned. 8. Picks up specimens and laboratory requests, delivers specimens to laboratories for analysis and distributes reports. 9. Cleans and maintains equipment. 10. Provides laboratory results in accordance with established procedures and protocols. 11. Adheres to infection control guidelines and procedures. 12. Performs related work. Minimum Qualifications 1. Graduation from a Senior High School or High School Equivalency Diploma and one year of experience in a laboratory environment performing related work as described in position; or, 2. Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.