LAB ASSISTANT

Clinical Laboratory AssistantCity/State: White Plains, New YorkDepartment: Lab PathologistsWork Shift: DayWork Days: MON-FRIScheduled Hours: 7:30 AM-3:30 PMHours Per Pay Period: 75Pay Rate/Range: $20.00 - $30.00/hrFor positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.Job Summary The Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs laboratory non-technical tasks to assist laboratory workflow. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential FunctionsUnderstands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.Monitors pending lists and assists with Add on testing.Manages specimens to be given to technical staff for pending tests.Processes send out testing to be placed on a packing list to a referral laboratoryMonitors inventory as required for par levels and storageAnswers phones and places phone calls are requested.Removes and discards specimens that are no longer needed.Investigate location and status of specimens in the LISPlace specimens in centrifuge and on automated track systems.Records temperature, humidity, and other maintenance logs as needed.Performs all other related duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh School Required or GED RequiredPrevious laboratory experience or healthcare environment experience preferredFlexibilityOrganizedAdaptabilityAttention to DetailStress ToleranceWhite Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.