Laboratory Assistant

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M ; Rotating Weekends & Holidays . *[35 Hours per Week.]

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :


Under direct supervision, prepares specimens for analysis. Performs recordkeeping, data entry and collection activities relating to patient specimens for diagnostic and treatment purposes using automated and/or manual systems. Performs related work.


Examples of Typical Tasks :
1. Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests.
2. Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing.
3. Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems.
4. Centrifuges and decants specimens.
5. Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation, separation, sorting and distribution of reports.
6. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies.
7. Delivers laboratory results to designated areas, files results in patient's medical records as assigned.
8. Picks up specimens and laboratory requests, delivers specimens to laboratories for analysis and distributes reports.
9. Cleans and maintains equipment.
10. Provides laboratory results in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
11. Adheres to infection control guidelines and procedures.
12. Performs related work.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from a Senior High School or High School Equivalency Diploma and one year of experience in a laboratory environment performing related work as described in position; or,
2. Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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