Lab Helper (JR232819)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Lab Helper to assist in non-clinical tasks in the laboratory. Responsibilities include preparing samples, operating LIS and electronic systems, delivering specimens, and maintaining logs.

The role requires adherence to infection control and QA/QC standards. The position is located at the Einstein campus in the Rapid response lab with hours from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and alternate weekends 4:00 pm to 12:00 am.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating laboratory centrifuges and basic lab equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of QA/QC concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, centrifuge and aliquot samples as needed.
• Operate Laboratory Information Systems for specimen tracking.
• Deliver and pick up samples to the correct stations.
• Monitor and stock supplies; maintain logs and requisitions.
• Follow infection control procedures and supervisor instructions.

Skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Laboratory equipment operation

QA/QC concepts

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Laboratory LIS system

Laboratory Electronic System

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Overview

The Lab Helper assists in all non-clinical tasks of the laboratory. The individual performs basic clerical and maintenance duties, such as but not limited to preparing samples for testing- centrifuging and aliquoting; storing and retrieving samples, distributing samples to workbenches and other departments; discarding samples; storing blood in the cold room (if applicable). The individual is able to receive and follow direct instructions and supervision from staff and shift supervisors. The Lab Helper is expected to be able to recognize issues and problems and address them as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve samples and/or slides. Centrifuge and prepare aliquot tubes when necessary. Operate Laboratory Electronic System for specimen tracking
• Handle add-on requests appropriately. Operate LIS system if/when necessary
• Deliver and pick-up samples to the correct workstation and/or department
• Monitor supplies stocks. Receive, date and store supplies as per defined guidelines
• Report and handle basic facility issues with bioengineering and engineering as needed including electrical, plumbing, safety, and others as applicable
• Keep logs, prepare paper requisitions for shipment or storage, others as assigned by supervisor
• Conform to all infection controls procedures
• Answer phone calls, provide information, answer basic questions, or recognize who to transfer the issue to, if applicable
• Follow supervisor's requests and instructions as assigned
• Keep a clean and well-organized work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Operation of laboratory centrifuges, computers, printers, pneumatic tubes, and office equipment required
• Good communication and organizational skills required
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment- centrifuges, instruments, etc.
• Possess knowledge of good laboratory practices, including QA/QC concepts and practices

This position is located at the Einstein campus in the Rapid response lab. The hours are 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, alternate weekends of 4:00 pm-12:00 am.