The Department of Pathology at Montefiore Medical Center is one of the largest and most comprehensive medical center laboratories on the east coast. With a staff of nearly 700 associates and more than 50 pathologists and PhDs, our laboratories perform more than 10 million laboratory test results, interpretations, and diagnostic consultations each year.

The Senior Lab Helper is responsible for specimen receiving and handling, automation sample input/output, exception handling, and distributing samples to workbenches and other departments as needed. This role is also expected to assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of the laboratory automation track. The lab helper is also expected to be knowledgeable of specimen processing instructions. The Senior Lab Helper will be able to recognize issues and problems and address them as appropriate as well as assist in the training of others.

Responsibilities:

• Sample preparation and handling to include, but not limited to; sample retrieval, centrifugation, aliquoting, add ons, delivery and pick-up to appropriate areas, packaging/manifesting to reference laboratories
• Place specimens on the automation line and handling input/out specimen exceptions
• Assist with track maintenance, troubleshooting and repair as well as escalating any track concerns (i.e., calling service)
• Communicates any issues with mechanics, supervisors, and technologists
• Inventory management including monitoring of stock levels. Ensure parts/consumables are well stocked to keep track functioning
• Keep a clean and well-organized work area and conforms to all infection control procedures
• Report and handle basic facility issues with appropriate departments: electrical, plumbing, safety, etc.
• Responsible for training other staff
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Operation of laboratory centrifuges, computers, printers, pneumatic tubes automated track, and office equipment
• Good communicational and organizational skills
• Possess knowledge of good laboratory practices, including QA/QC concepts and practices.

This position is located at the Moses campus in Lab Services. The hours are 3:30 pm – 12:00 am Monday-Friday with alternate weekends.

Department: Pathology Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: MOSES Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 111 East 210th Street, Bronx
Shift: Evening Scheduled Hours: 3:30 PM-12 AM Req ID: 198246

Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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