Laboratory Aide - Staten Island, United States - Northwell Health

Northwell Health
Northwell Health
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Staten Island, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Registers patient; and accepts, verifies, logs, examines, sorts, aliquots, prepares and distribute/stores specimens in accordance with established protocols and procedures.

Enters or reports lab results per procedures. Maintains operating supply levels and work areas. Performs phlebotomy, as needed.

Job Responsibility

  • Registers patients following proper coding procedures.
  • Receives orders in the Laboratory Information System.
  • Verifies collection lists.
  • Logs test orders.
  • Uses centrifuge to spin down appropriate tubes.
  • Examines specimens for unacceptability and takes appropriate actions. Documents necessary information.
  • Separates and aliquots blood and urine specimens, as needed Places tubes not requiring aliquoting into appropriate racks.
  • Processes specimens to prepare for testing and resulting.
  • Measures 24hour urine tests, records volumes and aliquots for ordered tests.
  • Generates labels via Laboratory Information Systems.
  • Delivers specimens to appropriate areas.
  • Draws blood from patients.
  • Maintains proper levels of supplies.
  • Enters reference lab results.
  • Notifies physician (or appropriate personnel) of critical values and documents notification.
  • Maintains cleanliness of work area and follows established safety and infection control procedures. \
  • May transport specimens, reports or supplies between various offsite locations.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • ADA Essential Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent sitting, bending, standing, walking, carrying of small objects. Occasional pushing, stooping, stretching, pulling, lifting (objects 5 to 10 lbs)

Job Qualification

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Minimum of one (1) year related experience including Phlebotomy skills and Laboratory procedures.
  • Variable hours, variable days, alternating holidays, and every weekend
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