Northwell Health Hiring for Medical Laboratory Assistant at New Hyde Park, New York Full Time

Req Number 118754

Job Description

Performs routine clerical tasks related to laboratory.

Job Responsibility

• • Receives specimens from internal/external suppliers.May retrieve specimens from other hospital departments, as required.
• • Accessions patient specimens into laboratory computer system.Enters patient demographics and relevant information into laboratory computer system.
• • Enters/scans units of blood and/or blood components into department computer system.
• • Triages specimen for handling or release.Centrifuges specimens, as required.
• • Processes specimen using designated equipment.
• • Performs designated equipment maintenance including cleaning, emptying waste, and replenishing supplies, as required.
• • Maintains inventory of reagents and other supplies.Places orders for supplies through department computer system.
• • Responds to inquiries regarding specimen handling, test results, patient preparation, problem specimens, etc.
• • Operates the pneumatic tube system, as needed.
• • Prepares, distributes and files reports, as requested.

• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Coursework in general science/mathematics, required.

• Prior laboratory/client service experience, preferred.

• Ability to operate office and minor laboratory equipment, required.

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $25.75-$27.96/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.