Staten Island, NY, US
1 day ago
Laboratory Aide

Job Description

Registers patient; and accepts, verifies, logs, examines, sorts, aliquots, prepares and distribute/stores specimens in accordance with established protocols and procedures. Enters or reports lab results per procedures. Maintains operating supply levels and work areas. Performs phlebotomy, as needed.

Job Responsibility

 

* Registers patients following proper coding procedures. * Receives orders in the Laboratory Information System. * Verifies collection lists. * Logs test orders. * Uses centrifuge to spin down appropriate tubes. * Examines specimens for unacceptability and takes appropriate actions. Documents necessary information. * Separates and aliquots blood and urine specimens, as needed Places tubes not requiring aliquoting into appropriate racks. * Processes specimens to prepare for testing and resulting. * Measures 24-hour urine tests, records volumes and aliquots for ordered tests. * Generates labels via Laboratory Information Systems. * Delivers specimens to appropriate areas. * Draws blood from patients. * Maintains proper levels of supplies. * Enters reference lab results. * Notifies physician (or appropriate personnel) of critical values and documents notification. * Maintains cleanliness of work area and follows established safety and infection control procedures. \ * May transport specimens, reports or supplies between various offsite locations. Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent sitting, bending, standing, walking, carrying of small objects. Occasional pushing, stooping, stretching, pulling, lifting (objects 5 to 10 lbs)

Job Qualification

 

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Minimum of one (1) year related experience including Phlebotomy skills and Laboratory procedures.


*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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