Clinical Laboratory Assistant

JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, a major health care facility located in Queens, N.Y. is seeking Clinical Laboratory Assistant in our Pathology Department.

Jamaica Hospital Ranked Among 2024’s Best Hospitals in America and is the proud recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 America’s 100 Best Hospitals award. This premier distinction is only given to hospitals that rank in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence. It has been accredited as the first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center (the highest designation of stroke care) in Queens, NY by the Joint Commission. Our hospital is expanding. Some of our recent projects including the modernization of our Emergency Department, and our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
In addition to our other accolades, Jamaica Hospital’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has also received the Healthgrades “Neuroscience Excellence Award” from 2019 to 2022 and the “Stroke Care Excellence Award” from 2017 to 2022. The American Heart Association has also recognized stroke care at Jamaica Hospital with the “Gold Plus” award in 2021 and 2022

Job Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of general support duties in specimen procurement, clerical, central processing, and/or other assigned areas at an entry skill level. Performs and interprets limited procedures in the Pathology Department at all times. May perform minor preventive tasks as well as ordering laboratory supplies. The phlebotomist practices proper patient identification, label the vials as per protocol, transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining excellent customer relations skills.

Responsibilities:

• The Lab Assistant is responsible for maintaining a smooth flow of specimens in and out of the laboratory
• Collect and process samples, such as blood, urine, tissue, and stool
• Prepare reagents and solutions
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and centrifuges
• Prepare lab equipment for experiments
• Report data and compile information into graphs and documents
• Clean and maintain lab equipment
• Gather data and information from test subjects

Additional Responsibilities:

• They must also follow strict safety protocols to protect themselves and others from potentially hazardous materials.
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment,
  • Effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals.

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