Lab Assistant

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Valhalla is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform routine laboratory tests and assist in various lab procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional coursework in life sciences preferred, and a strong understanding of standard lab practices. This full-time position involves shift work and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 60 credits in relevant sciences preferred.
• Ability to use laboratory instruments and techniques.
• Effective communication in English to perform tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Performs basic laboratory tasks including slide staining.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Ability to follow technical instructions

Computer applications proficiency

Education

High school or equivalency diploma

60 credits in biology, chemistry, nursing or laboratory science

Medical technology coursework (30 credits)

Job description

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Job Summary: The Lab Assistant performs non-professional routine laboratory tests or procedures and assists with complex laboratory tests.# The work may involve performing the preparation, dispensing and sterilization of media, as well as the preparation and sterilization of glassware.# Work is subject to shift assignment and may involve acting in a lead capacity over subordinate staff.# Does related work as required. # Responsibilities: ######### Receives, opens and sorts mailed and hand delivered specimens for diagnostic examinations. ######### Dates and time stamps all request slips. ######### Numbers specimens and request slips with laboratory work number. ######### Enters all specimens and pertinent specimen-patient data into accession book with assigned specimen laboratory numbers on samples of blood, cerebral spinal fluid, body fluids, stools, urine, wound swabs and nose/throat swabs. ######### Performs basic laboratory work such as staining slides and preliminary preparation of specimens for testing. ######### Files and retrieves laboratory reports. ######### Reports findings upon request by a physician or other authorized person and logs each telephone request as to patient#s name, hospital number, date specimen collected, and to whom report was given, followed by personnel signature and distribution of report. ######### May perform a variety of routine tasks involved in maintenance of work area including disinfecting workbench areas and centrifuges and ordering necessary supplies. ######### Will be required to perform additional duties upon request. When Assigned to #Chemistry: # ######### Receives all samples delivered to the laboratory for chemical analyses. ######### Dates and time stamps all laboratory forms submitted with samples and checks forms to ensure they are properly filled out and requested analyses are clearly indicated. ######### Numbers samples and laboratory forms with laboratory work number. ######### Cleans, prepares and distributes sample preservatives and sample collection bottles ensuring each has been properly treated to prevent sample contamination. ######### Cleans and prepares laboratory glassware and pipettes, utilizing the various required techniques to prevent sample contamination. ######### Prepares sample aliquots for analyses and preserves samples for storage. ######### Maintains work area and instrumentation in a clean and safe manner and in operational condition. ######### Prepares, as required, solutions and reagents. ######### Delivers media and glassware as required. ######### Collects used glassware and contaminated materials. ######### Maintains assigned areas, instrumentation and equipment in a safe manner and at operational readiness. # Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: (a) satisfactory completion of 60 credits* at a recognized college or university which included course work in biology, chemistry, nursing or other laboratory science; or (b) one year of laboratory experience in an approved hospital, medical or public health laboratory; or (c) satisfactory completion of 30 credits* of college level course work in medical technology; or (d) a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience. Education: High school or equivalency diploma, required. # Licenses / Certifications: # # Other:# Good knowledge of standard laboratory procedures and techniques; good knowledge of the use and operation of laboratory equipment and instruments; skill in performing simple procedures; ability to understand and follow technical instructions, including scientific and mathematical concepts of measuring and weighingability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and database software; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential tasks of the position; thoroughness; honesty; dependability; accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. # Special Requirements:## Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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