Clinical Laboratory Assistant

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Full time
Job Overview

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering innovative and compassionate care. We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in Manhattan, NY.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment where you will be responsible for various clinical tasks, including phlebotomy, sample processing, and quality control procedures. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate test results and providing excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Weigh patients and ensure proper labeling of collected samples.
  • Run CBCs (Complete Blood Counts) to ensure timely patient treatment.
  • Perform venipuncture, urine dipsticks, stool testing, and run tests for Strep, Flu, COVID, and RSV.
  • Make blood smears upon provider request and assist in troubleshooting any issues.
  • Ensure accurate quality control procedures are followed prior to patient testing.
  • Operate centrifuges and perform maintenance as required.
  • Pour plasma/serum into transfer tubes, and prepare specimens for various conditions (room temperature, frozen, refrigerated, warm, light-sensitive).
  • Handle specimens according to established protocols for in-house and send-out testing.
  • Operate CBC analyzers (XN430/50, XS1000i/c, Poch 100i) and document daily startup and shutdown.
  • Run, monitor, and troubleshoot quality controls and report any critical values to providers.
  • Perform and document all routine maintenance, including monthly rinses.
  • Identify and process orders efficiently in LIS (Laboratory Information System) and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems.
  • Perform glucose monitoring, fecal occult blood tests, PT/INR tests, and urine pregnancy tests (OSOM).
  • Operate and maintain the Siemens Clinitek Status Urinalysis Analyzer.
  • Log into Labdaq, maintain requisitions, and create and adjust patient profiles.
  • Enter rapid order test codes, verify CBCs, and rerun critical results, documenting accordingly.
  • Ensure that orders are properly sent to reference labs, such as Labcorp and Quest.
Requirements
  • A Medical Assistant Certificate and a High School Diploma are required.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.
  • Reliable transportation is necessary.
  • Bilingual, English/Spanish language skills are beneficial.
  • Experience with phlebotomy and laboratory procedures is essential.
  • Proficiency in LIS/EMR systems, including LABDAQ, is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are crucial.
  • Excellent communication and training skills are necessary.
  • Adaptability to changes in responsibilities and office environments is vital.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $23.65 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health Insurance on day 1
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-term disability
  • 401k Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 8 paid holidays (2 floating)


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