"Laboratory Aide - Specimen Receiving - Full Time Night Shift (11:00 PM -7:30 AM)"

Position Summary

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:

• Accessions patient specimens utilizing the computer system and/or manual procedures.
• Records data into appropriate accession log books.
• Reviews all patient specimens received for proper labeling to ensure proper patient identification and appropriate sample type and size for test procedure.
• Processes and prepares patient specimens for analysis to include centrifugation, measurement of 24 hour urines, etc.
• Answers the telephone to provide information on availability of patient services, specimen collection requirements.
• 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.
• Adheres to all policies and protocols to ensure quality patient care and maintenance of safety rules and regulations.
• Will perform inventory control, stock shelves, and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: No minimum education or experience requirements.

Preferred: High School Diploma, Medical Terminology and prior hospital/lab experience preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Powerpoint).

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 salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $36,232.00 / 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.