Lab Helper; JR

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• Receive samples and/or slides.
• Record equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment. Maintain and update log sheets and prepare paper requisitions for shipment or storage.
• Report and handle basic facility issues with bioengineering and engineering including: electrical, plumbing, safety, and others as applicable.
• Collect sharp container, Chemical and Biohazard waste. Keep satellite and main accumulation station clean and organized. Keep a clean and well-organized work area.
• Label slides, file and retrieve Cytogenetics and Molecular labs fixed pellet, slides, patient folder all other material.
• Perform any other laboratory-related tasks and functions as department requires under the direction of a supervisor and/or lab director.
• Monitor supplies stocks. Receive, date and store supplies as per defined guidelines. Monitor supplies in each workstation and refill as needed.
• Organizing/storage and retrieval of Cytogenetic specimens until discarding.
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of all workstations in Cytogenetics and Molecular lab areas in accordance with Infection Control guidelines.
• Clerical duties in the Cytogenetics and Molecular labs. Perform order entry and update in the LIS. Keep logs, prepare paper requisitions for shipment or storage.
• Operate washing and drying machines, autoclave.
• Conform to all infection controls procedures.
• Answer phone calls, provide information, answer basic questions, or recognize who to transfer the issue to, if applicable.

• High School Diploma/GED Hospital and laboratory related required;
  Associate Degree preferred.
• Must have experience with Laboratory Information System, Document Scanning, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, Knowledge of machinery (autoclave, glassware washer and dryer), handling of biohazard waste.
• Knowledge of the procedures, policies for Cytogenetics and Molecular labs required.