"Instructional Support Assistant - Blood Bank - Per Diem"

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Instructional Support Assistant in the Blood Bank in the Department of Laboratories is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population. The incumbent will maintain specific knowledge of safe laboratory practices as endorsed by the New York State Department of Health and Occupational Safety and Health Administration and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with those practices to ensure the safety of all lab personnel. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. This position will support Blood Bank functions that include quality control, quality assurance, inventory control and equipment maintenance, and sample accessioning. Reports to the Blood Bank Laboratory Associate Technical Director.

Duties

• Assist in the regulatory mandated inventory control process. All issues related to the lot numbers, shipments and reagent expiration dates will be promptly brought to the attention of the SL-4 Clinical Laboratory Technologist Bench Supervisor or a senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Under the supervision of the SL-4 Clinical Laboratory Technologist Bench Supervisor or a senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist, the Incumbent will accession incoming samples.
• Under the supervision of the SL-4 Clinical Laboratory Technologist Bench Supervisor or a senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist, the incumbent will issue blood/blood products.
• Will be responsible in cleaning and periodic maintenance of laboratory equipment in accordance to safety regulations as per established procedures and regulatory standards.
• Maintains records of laboratory reports, such as temperature charts, eye washes and maintenance logs per regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent college credits.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of college credits in Healthcare related fields.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

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.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $xx

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.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.