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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Clinical Microbiology Lab is currently seeking a Medical Lab Assistant on the evening shift and will be responsible for all laboratory operations.

We're taking ambitious steps to redefine what's possible in Laboratory Medicine! Our innovative clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow our teams to get to answers faster and more efficiently, with a strong emphasis on applied and translational research. We are committed to the growth and advancement of the department and fully support the active collaboration of scientists, clinicians, and industry guides to develop next-generation laboratory methods. MSK is dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to develop further the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors.

It's an exciting time for the Laboratory Medicine Department as many of our teams have recently moved into our new innovative laboratory medicine facility on East 64th Street! Our new Laboratory Medicine Building improves operational efficiency, allowing our Laboratory Medicine team to provide test results more quickly and reduce the amount of blood needed from a patient to generate those results. For further information, please visit: https://www.mskcc.org/departments/laboratory-medicine/expertise

Role Overview:

Processing of patient samples for analysis. This includes reviewing appropriateness of requests, accessioning, centrifugation, aliquotting, placing samples on analyzers, performed waived lab tests, archiving and sample preparation for specimens sent to another laboratory for testing. Maintains competency in the assigned duties in the laboratory; record keeping of reagents, chemicals and instrument Service Contracts; telephone coverage and other related duties. Works under direct supervision of senior technologist, laboratory Supervisor or manager of the clinical laboratory.

• Reviews Order Entry orders and requisitions, verifies accuracy of corresponding specimens, and enters required data into computer as detailed in the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Reviews all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problem; checking that test requests are appropriate for specimen received and that specimen meets all requirements before proceeding with accessioning (e.g., assures correct specimens based on color of tube top against requested tests).
• Accurately enters into the computer the correct information such as order test codes, copy to, and billing information, according to laboratory guidelines. Generates labels.
• Follows all applicable laboratory, departmental and institutional policies and procedures related to billing.
• Participates in and promotes the prevention, detection and resolution of instances of noncompliance with laboratory, departmental and institutional billing policies and procedures.
• Files laboratory requisitions in an organized manner per laboratory guidelines. Maintains results on premises or electronically and prepares older reports for pick-up and storage.
• Contributes to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assures a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance program in the laboratory.
• Submits, processes and follows up on orders for laboratory supplies and equipment. Tracks equipment maintenance and repairs.

Key Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience in a clinical laboratory as a Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant or related job.
• High School Diploma/GED

Core Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Reliability

Additional Information:

• Evening shift: Monday-Friday 4PM-12AM

Pay Range: $22.52-$31.13

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