Laboratory Clerk - Lab Central Accessioning - Mount Sinai West - Part Time/Days (9am - 5pm incl wknds & hol)

Performs clerical and other tasks relating to the processing and generation of laboratory results within and outside of the hospital

1. Specimen handling, receiving, labeling, spinning, pouring, and dispensing to technologist

2. Enters demographics into instruments and computer for accessioning purposes

3. Transports specimens and/or requisitions and reports within the site and between sites

4. Prepares specimens for sending out to private labs

5. Collects and sorts all reports for delivery intra site and site to site

6. Maintains written logs (temperature charts, STAT delivery logs, centrifuge cleaning, and downtime logs)

7. Performs maintenance of all lab information systems and CPA laboratory equipment

8. Maintains files (daily filing, rotation of files, and transport of files)

9. Collects and sorts all reports in preparation for pick-up by messengers

10. Generates blood collection

11. Routinely works rotating weekends

12. Maintains continued compliance with policies, procedures, and record keeping necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies

13. Covers Inquiry desk as needed

14. Meets criteria for competency assessment in all areas

15. Observes established safety practices

16. Completes documents for Quality Assurance reviews

17. Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain a safe and sanitary environment

18. Maintains a clean and orderly work area

19. Performs work assignment within expected standard of performance

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree preferred
• Laboratory and Computer experience
• Basic MS Office Suite skills
• Typing a minimum of 50 words per minute
• Moderate Level of Physical Activity
• Exposure to Infectious Materials
• Exposure to Hazardous Materials
• Universal Precautions

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW