Cytogenetics & Laboratory Quality Systems Support Assistant

About the role

A TH Instructional Support Assistant (Cytogenetics & Laboratory Quality Systems Support Assistant) is a valued member of the Department of Laboratories team at Stony Brook Medicine. This position involves responsibilities in both the Cytogenetics Laboratory and supports Laboratory Quality Systems Management.

Responsibilities

• Become proficient with electronic data processing systems, including Cerner Powerchart, CoPath, Sunquest, Policy Manager, and Lawson.
• Accurate transcription and reporting of test results as directed, in CoPath and manually.
• Become familiar with all QA/QC functions and audits, and associated documentation.
• Maintain and compile data and statistical reports for regulatory agency reporting or continuous quality monitoring.
• Create and implement new Quarterly Audits under the direction of the Quality Systems Manager.
• Accurately accession specimens using both electronic and manual systems.
• Assist in performing various administrative functions for the Cytogenetics laboratory staff, Associate Technical Director, and Quality Systems Manager.
• Serve as a professional role model in representing the Department of Laboratories.
• Perform monthly inventory and maintain adequate levels of supplies.
• Perform laboratory maintenance activities in compliance with regulatory standards, including temperature monitoring of equipment, glassware preparation, instrument sterilization, filing of patient folders and slides.
• Answer the telephone courteously, relay messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Document all corrective actions taken when non-conformance occurs and deviates from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Understand and comply with all regulatory standards, including JCAHO, CAP, and NYS DOH CLEP.
• Maintain specific knowledge of safe laboratory practices per departmental and institutional standards as well as external agency regulations.
• Assist the Quality Systems Manager in the development of standardized forms for lab-wide use.
• Assist the Quality Systems Manager with Reference Cards created for Lab Tests and Processes.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual Audits.
• Perform additional Ad-Hoc QA projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: An associate degree with at least two years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Experience: Knowledge of clinical laboratory operations, laboratory and/or hospital based information systems, excellent communications skills, clerical and basic computer skills (MC Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Regulations, understanding of Medical Terminology, one year experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: An associate degree with at least two years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Experience: Knowledge of clinical laboratory operations, laboratory and/or hospital based information systems, excellent communications skills, clerical and basic computer skills (MC Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Regulations, understanding of Medical Terminology, one year experience in a hospital setting.

Benefits

Stony Brook Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, a state pension, and location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000).

Pay

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $45,847 - $56,244 Base. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time.