Medical Lab Assistant

Medical Lab Assistant

New York, NY 10065 | 6 Months | Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Processing of patient samples for analysis. This includes reviewing appropriateness of requests, accessioning, centrifugation, aliquotting, placing samples on analyzers, performing 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.

• 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, accesses 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• HS Diploma/GED with one (1)-two (2) years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant, or related job.