Lab Aide - Specimen Receiving - Part Time Evening Shift Sun

Overview

Position Summary Laboratory Aides assist technicians and pathologists in a hospital clinical laboratory, a medical research laboratory or in a morgue by performing a variety of semi-skilled routine tasks and/or clerical duties under direction to assist medical staff in making or confirming diagnosis to assist research staff in their work.

• Accessions patient specimens utilizing the computer system and/or manual procedures.
• Records data into appropriate accession log books.
• Reviews all patient specimens received for proper labeling to ensure proper patient identification and appropriate sample type and size for test procedure.
• Processes and prepares patient specimens for analysis to include centrifugation, measurement of 24 hour urines, etc.
• Answers the telephone to provide information on availability of patient services, specimen collection requirements.
• Maintains records of laboratory reports as assigned and perform other clerical related duties.
• Learn the computer to obtain pertinent data and to report test results and generate orders, etc.
• Will be required to provide backup support in laboratory stat service and serve as a runner in transporting specimens.
• Adheres to all policies and protocols to ensure quality patient care and maintenance of safety rules and regulations.
• Will perform inventory control, stock shelves, and other related duties as assigned.

• Required: No minimum education or experience requirements.
• Preferred: High School Diploma, Medical Terminology and prior hospital/lab experience preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint).

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimum, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review and possibly be reposted at a later date.

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s)

• The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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