Medical Lab Assistant
2 days ago
New York
Job Description Medical Lab Assistant New York, NY 10065 6 Months Job Summary: Processing of patient samples for analysis. This includes reviewing appropriateness of requests, accessioning, centrifugation, aliquotting, placing samples on analyzers, performed waived lab tests, archiving and sample preparation for specimens sent to another laboratory for testing. Maintains competency in the assigned duties in the laboratory; record keeping of reagents, chemicals and instrument Service Contracts; telephone coverage and other related duties. Works under direct supervision of senior technologist, laboratory Supervisor or manager of the clinical laboratory. Accessioning: • Reviews Order Entry orders and requisitions, verifies accuracy of corresponding specimens, and enters required data into computer as detailed in the laboratory's standard operating procedures., • Receives and, if necessary, accessions all samples as soon as they arrive in the laboratory. Follows established procedures for accessioning specimens in the laboratory computer system., • Reviews all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems., • Checks that test requests are appropriate for specimen received and that specimen meets all requirements before proceeding with accessioning (e.g., assures correct specimens based on color of tube top against requested tests)., • Contacts physicians and/or nurses to obtain necessary information and or additional specimens as needed. Documents the information correctly., • Prioritizes STAT/RUSH samples for immediate processing, per laboratory guidelines., • Accurately enters into the computer the correct information such as order test codes, copy to, and billing information, according to laboratory guidelines. Generates labels., • Follows patient identification practices as detailed in Standard Operating Procedures Manual. Verifies that the name on requisition or Order Entry order matches the name on specimen and on all specimen labels. Maintains 100% accuracy on all labeling of specimens and computer entry. Discards unlabeled specimens and notifies physician/nurse immediately., • Follows all applicable laboratory, departmental, and institutional policies and procedures related to billing. Participates in and promotes the prevention, detection, and resolution of instances of noncompliance with laboratory, departmental, and institutional billing policies and procedures., • Follows established credit procedures when criteria for satisfactory specimen are not met., • Maintains patient and HIV confidentiality according to laboratory policy., • Always follows Patient Confidentiality guidelines. Releases information only to those who are authorized. Accesses patient information on a need-to-know basis. Discards all confidential patient information according to Laboratory Confidentiality policy., • Notifies supervisor of any problems that occur during the accessioning process. Specimen Preparation and Processing:, • Prepares specimens for testing or sending out to another laboratory for testing., • Reviews name on labels and attaches labels to appropriate specimen tubes., • Places and sorts labeled specimens on racks and transports to appropriate processing area., • Maintains 100% accuracy on all labeling of specimens., • Alerts technologists of STAT requests to ensure prompt processing and analysis., • Centrifuges specimens following the procedures detailed in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual., • Prepares specimens for sending out to another laboratory utilizing the laboratory computer system., • Properly aliquots the specimens according to specimen requirements., • Sorts specimens according to location., • Makes arrangements for pickup of specimens (e.g., main lab STAT specimens, reference laboratories). Required Skills & Experience:, • One (1)-two (2) years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or related job., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interfacing with Service Chiefs, Department Chairs/Directors, Administrators, Managers, attending staff, principal investigators, and peers., • Ability to work as part of the team and independently when required., • Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks., • Intermediate computer skills., • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality., • Excellent organizational skills. Required:, • ACCESSIONING, • SPECIMEN PREPARATION, • ARRANGING SPECIMEN PICKUP, • MAINTAINING ACCURACY, • QUALITY COMMITMENT Additional:, • TEAMWORK, • TIME MANAGEMENT, • COMMUNICATION SKILLS, • ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, • PERFORMING WAIVED LAB TESTS, • ARCHIVING, • SAMPLE PREPARATION, • RECORD KEEPING, • TELEPHONE COVERAGE, • REVIEWING TEST REQUESTS, • ERROR CHECKING, • CONTACTING PHYSICIANS AND NURSES, • PRIORITIZING TASKS, • COMPUTER DATA ENTRY, • GENERATING LABELS, • PATIENT IDENTIFICATION PRACTICES, • BILLING PROCEDURES, • CONFIDENTIALITY MAINTENANCE, • LABELING SPECIMENS, • SORTING SPECIMENS, • INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, • HS Diploma/GED with one (1)-two (2) years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or related job. #TB_EN #ZR Why TalentBurst? At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth. Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. Company DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CAFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA