Mount Sinai Medical Center ยท 20 hours ago
Laboratory Asst I
Mount Sinai Medical Center is committed to providing high-quality health care and fostering a culture of caring. They are seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support laboratory operations by handling specimens, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
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Responsibilities
Receives and determines acceptability of specimens correctly matching order with the specimen, using at least two identifiers
Notifies the supervisor or charge person of any mislabeled or missing specimens immediately
Recognizes specimen types that require special handling to enable correct processing the by the technologist
Resolves discrepancies at the time of discovery
Orders tests as needed during downtime per department protocol. Recognizes and cancels duplicate orders
Able to re-print tickets and label specimens with lab generated labels matching patient information using two identifiers
Prepare and label specimen aliquots appropriately
Routes STAT testing to lab workstations in a timely manner
Maintains minimum inventory of supplies to ensure continuous workflow and sufficient supplies for the next day
Answers the telephone within 3 rings identifying self and department
Communicates any unusual occurrences or variations from routine operations to the supervisor or pathologist
Cleans and decontaminates workstation. Documents cleaning of centrifuges and other laboratory equipment as assigned
Receive supplies and restock inventory
Pathology - Control Center. Release patient from the morgue, verifying patient identity and documenting release in the log
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Preferred
Previous hospital or laboratory experience
Benefits
Health benefits
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Healthcare spending accounts
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Pet Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
On-site housing for select positions and more!
Company
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Mount Sinai Medical Center provides healthcare services, including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, endocrinology, and gastroenterology.
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