Assist technicians and pathologists by performing semi-skilled routine tasks, including specimen accessioning, processing, and distribution. Handle clerical duties such as recording data, answering phones, and maintaining laboratory reports.
Requirements summary
No minimum education or experience is required, though a high school diploma or college credits are preferred. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and reference check.
At Stony Brook Medicine the Laboratory Aides assist technicians and pathologists in a hospital clinical laboratory, a medical research laboratory or in a morgue by performing a variety of semi-skilled routine tasks and/or clerical duties under direction to assist medical staff in making or confirming diagnosis to assist research staff in their work. Duties of a Laboratory Aide may include the following but are not limited to: Accurately accessions and labels patient specimens utilizing the computer system and/or manual procedures. Records data into appropriate accession logbooks when computers are not available. Reviews all patient specimens received for proper labeling to ensure proper patient identification and check for appropriate sample type and size for the ordered test procedure. Prepares and processes patient specimens for analysis to include centrifugation and aliquoting (manually or automatically) and properly distributing the samples to proper lab stations. Make calls to give lab results or answers telephones to provide information on availability of patient results, specimen collection information and addition of tests to existing orders. Maintains records of laboratory reports as assigned and perform other clerical related duties. Learn the computer to obtain pertinent data and to report test results and generate orders, etc. Will be required to provide backup support in laboratory stat service and serve as a runner in transporting specimens between MART building and main hospital and between different departments within the department of laboratory. Adheres to all policies and protocols to ensure quality patient care and maintenance of safety rules and HIPAA, NYSDO, Join Commission regulations. Will perform filing, inventory control, stock shelves, dust lab analyzers/lab counters and other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required: No minimum education or experience requirements.
Preferred
High School Diploma, BS/BA/AA or some college credits. Medical Terminology and prior hospital/lab experience preferred.
Special
Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting
Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
Benefits
Health Plans
Shift Differential
Generous Leave
State Pension
Location Pay
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. *The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here. Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.
Anticipated
Pay
Range: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $36,232 / year. The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as: Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000) Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575) Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
