Lab Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Collects specimens from the pneumatic tube system or delivery person.
• Verifies that each specimen is accompanied by transmittal or manual requisition.
• Verifies that each specimen is properly collected.
• Verifies that each specimen has label with name and medical record number.
• Verifies that the information on the label matches that on the transmittal or manual requisition and that the information on the transmittal is complete and accurate.
• Sorts, processes and distributes specimens.
• Sorts, racks and accesses specimens according to established procedures, making sure that special comments and instructions are observed.
• Processes stats and specimens with time-sensitive protocols in a timely manner.
• Lables specimens correctly with barcode labels and delivers specimens and labels to the appropriate laboratory.
• Orders sun-coded tests from manual requisitions, on the L.I.S.
• Registers patients and orders tests on the Epic system and L.I.S.
• Investigates and troubleshoot basic specimen problems.
• Notifies areas of specimens not labeled, incorrectly collected or with names that do not match the transmittal or manual requisition and follows-up to assure timely response.
• Thoroughly investigates problem to obtain optimum solution.
• Notifies supervisor of all problem specimens and refers the complex problems to him/her.
• Documents all specimen problems on the Problem Specimen Form clearly and completely.
• Provides customer service to Laboratory and Medical staff.
• Faxes results to physicians offices or other institutions after following the protocol for protecting the confidentiality of the information.
• Responds promptly to laboratory and medical staff who come to the CPA.
• Provides accurate information to inquiries from the medical staff.
• Performs routine support functions.
• Does the routine maintenance of the L.I.S peripheral devices and fix or reports printer problems.
• Supports functions unique to shift (computer backup, blood collection tasks etc).
• Replaces ribbons and restock paper on the high speed printers and replace labels on the Label printers.
• Clears jams and restocks paper in the copy machines.
• Replenishes CPA supplies (gloves etc) on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some Science courses.
• Previous medical/laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of typing.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

About the Role

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

Benefits and Wellness

NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. 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 the holistic employee wellness program, focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Pay and Schedule

The salary range for the role is $51,681.39 - $51,681.39 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.