Lab Assistant - MLS Student

Acmgloballab; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Lab Assistant - Medical Technology Student Intern for the Labs department. The role involves assisting with routine laboratory procedures under licensed staff, specimen handling, and compliance with safety policies.

The position supports testing operations, manages inventory, and helps with quality control and system checks. Enrollment in a Medical Technology program is required for the internship.

Qualifications

• Must understand written instructions and accurately transmit information.

Responsibilities

• Notifies departments of problem resolutions pertaining to specimen discrepancies.
• Follows safety procedures to reduce exposure risk.
• Retrieves samples from processing and delivers to testing departments.
• Maintains inventory, logs items, checks expirations, and logs media/reagents.
• Answers phone calls and notifies leadership of issues.
• Supports testing operations and tracks pending samples.
• Performs daily system checks (water systems, etc.).
• Escalates deviations to leadership when systems fail.
• Provides proficiency testing support and paperwork.
• Verifies QC of pipettes, timers, balances, and lab equipment.
• Refs unresolved problems to MT/supervisor for help.
• Loads samples onto lab automation systems.
• Suggests process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitors reagent inventories and reorders as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Billing knowledge

Education

Enrollment in a Medical Technology program

Job description

TITLE: Lab Assistant - Medical Technology Student

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Various

DEPARTMENT: Labs

SCHEDULE: as needed

SUMMARY

For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Position may include the performance of simple laboratory procedures (none requiring interpretation or resulting) under the direction of licensed staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Notifies departments of problem resolutions pertaining to specimen discrepancies.
• Understands and follows departmental policies and safety procedures to reduce risk of blood and body fluid exposure.
• Retrieves samples from Specimen Processing and delivers to the appropriate testing department.
• Maintains inventory, receives and stocks ordered items, checks expiration dates, logs in media and reagents.
• Answers phone calls, making leadership aware of any issues that may arise.
• Performs daily sample pending review, monitors batch testing pending, and locating missing samples in support of testing operation.
• Performs daily support system checks for functionality and verification that they are in proper working order. i.e. water system, deionized water system.
• Elevate to leadership when systems deviate from expected tolerances.
• Provides proficiency testing support by receiving surveys, ordering in LIS, assigning to MTs and filing paperwork.
• Performs quality control verification of pipettes, timers, balances and other laboratory equipment.
• Refers unresolved problems to MT or supervisor for assistance.
• Sorts and loads samples onto lab automation systems
• Continuously assesses work processes and makes suggestion to supervisor for improved work methods and ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and solve operational problems.
• Monitors departmental reagent inventories and notifies appropriate person when supplies reach reorder level.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Must possess skills and the ability to understand written instruction and receive and transmit information correctly.
• 2. Data entry/computer skills.
• 3. Medical terminology and understanding of billing issues preferred.
• For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Enrollment in a Program of Medical Technology EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - These roles require a combination of movement and stationary work, including frequent standing, walking, and moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Tasks may involve repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, or pulling, along with maintaining awareness in high-traffic or operational areas. Visual focus and spatial awareness are critical in facilities, logistics, or support settings. Emotional demands include managing interruptions, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Environmental exposures may include equipment noise, shared workspaces, and occasional proximity to hazardous areas. Physical capability screening may be required. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE: $18.10 - $20.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.