Laboratory Aide

Req Number 129233

Job 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 24-hour 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.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $23.99-$26.09/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.