Lab Clerk at The Judge Group Inc. in Lake Success, New York

Job Description:

Location: Lake Success, NY

Salary: Depends on Experience

Description:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician



Job Type: Contract



Location: New Hyde Park, New York 11042



Shift: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM



Days: Monday - Friday, with possible Saturday shifts



Pay: Competitive and Dependent on Experience



Specific Duties:

• Access and verify previously accessioned orders in the Orders Management System.


• Make corrections to orders as needed before receiving them into the Lab System.


• Receive orders electronically into the Lab System.


• Place barcode labels appropriately onto received specimens.


• Centrifuge specimens as required.


• Prepare and label aliquots of specimens for freezing or split sampling.


• Distribute prepared specimens to various laboratory departments.


• Prepare send-out manifests for reference lab work and pack specimens according to the manifest.


• Contact the reference lab to verify specimen requirements and arrange special handling of specimens.


• Alert the supervisor to improperly collected or mislabeled specimens.


• Expedite add-on testing by locating previously collected specimens and building orders.


• Perform phlebotomy on a limited emergent basis if properly trained.


• Maintain a chain of custody for irreplaceable specimens according to Optum policies.


• Maintain patient confidentiality.


• Rectify reference lab pending logs and post results held in the fix queue.


• Perform related work as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Experience in a laboratory or medical environment.


• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and procedures.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory information systems.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.


• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA regulations.


• Certification as a Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) is a plus.

Contact: mgautreau@judge.com


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