Lab Aide

Allied Digestive Health; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Time-Off Benefits

EAP

401K

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Allied Digestive Health in Pearl River, NY, is seeking a Full-Time Laboratory Aide for our NY Pathology Lab. The role supports the Lab with clerical and ancillary duties and maintains equipment readiness for patient output.

Responsibilities include embedding blocks, staining, QA/QC, inventory, and preparing solutions for H&E staining. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED with 1 year of lab experience preferred and must be able to work 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of lab experience is preferred.
• Willingness to work shift work and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supports Histology staff with clerical and ancillary functions.
• Participate in embedding, staining, QC, filing, and cleaning tasks.
• Ensures day-to-day tasks are completed accurately.
• Responsible for QA/QC charts for all Laboratory equipment.
• Prepares and maintains working solutions for routine H&E staining.
• Prepares, stains, and handles slides using manual or automatic systems.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshoots minor equipment issues.
• Logs information into Lab logbooks and forms.
• Verifies surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels.
• Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments.
• Manages supply inventory and orders from purchasing department.
• Identifies problems affecting test performance and reports to manager.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.
• Complies with Lab SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Fast-paced

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organization

Self-motivated

HIPAA knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lab experience preferred

Job description

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ADH NY - Pathology Full Time Pearl River, NY, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $25.00 Hourly

We are excited to announce that we are looking for Full-Time Laboratory Aide at our NY Pathology Lab in Pearl River, NY.

About the Role

The Laboratory (Lab) Aide/ Assistant supports the Laboratory with all clerical and ancillary duties and keeps all equipment ready to run for patient output. Lab Aide duties include, but are not limited to, performing equipment maintenance, Laboratory inventory, ordering supplies, receiving and unpacking packages, and other technical procedures performed in the Lab such as embedding formalin-fixed blocks and reviewing the quality of the work before it's submitted to Pathology. This position works under the direction of the Lab Manager and follows standard Laboratory procedures and policies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supports the Histology staff with all clerical and ancillary functions.
• Participate in the following histology tasks: embedding, staining, qcing, filing, cleaning up, etc.
• Ensures that the day-to-day assigned tasks are consistently and accurately completed
• Responsible for Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) charts for all Laboratory equipment.
• Prepares and maintains working solutions for routine H&E staining on automatic strainers and special staining.
• Handles prepare and uploads stains; conducts dehydrating and coverslips slide utilizing manual or automatic systems.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots minor equipment failures.
• Logs appropriate information into dedicated Lab logbooks and forms.
• Perform QC of specimens. Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate
• Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments used in all areas of the Lab
• Handles and disposes of specimens and chemical waste based on the Laboratory's process.
• Responsible for filing, tracking, retrieval, and accurate record keeping.
• Verify expiration dates, shortages, and maintenance of supplies within the Laboratory: maintains supply inventory, including package receiving and supply chain requests, and submitting orders to purchasing department, in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Unpacks and verifies orders received and stocks inventory areas.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problem(s) or immediately notify the manager
• Report any non-compliance behaviors to the Laboratory Manager
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the company.
• Abides by the policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, testing, security, administration, and confidentiality of the Patients and Practice under OSHA and HIPAA Laws and safeguards guidelines.
• Assists as required on performing other related duties and special projects.
• Complies with all Lab SOPs and Regulatory Agencies.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrates a high degree of care and attention to detail with strict adherence to defined Standard Operating Protocols
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
• General working knowledge of computers for business use.
• Communication - Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information/feedback and ideas to achieve the desired results
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with Management and co-workers
• Teamwork - Commitment to the achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team
• Good organization and time management skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and other healthcare-related areas and or the ability to be trained and follow these guidelines at all times.
• Familiar with safety procedures
• Other duties, as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of previous lab experience is preferred.
• Willingness to work shift work and overtime is required.

We offer competitive base salary, generous benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Voluntary, Time-Off Benefits, EAP, 401K and Commuter Benefits

Days/Hours – This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. Overtime may be required.