Lab Aide PT - Cranston, RI
Sonic Healthcare USA

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Quality is in our DNA!

East Side Clinical Laboratory, a leader in the medical laboratory industry, is seeking a Medical Lab Aide to join our Garden City Team because we are growing!

LOCATION: 1150 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02920

HOURS: 3:30pm - 9:30pm; Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

PART TIME: 24 hours, flexibility required for occasional overtime

In this role, you will:

• Independently obtains, receives and prepares laboratory specimens for analysis. Reviews specimen acceptability. Assists in storage of specimens. Notifies Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician (MLS/MLT) of any problems with specimens received.
  
• Builds work lists of specimens received within the department. Loads specimens on analyzers to keep work flowing.
  
• May conduct quality control testing under the direct supervision of MLS/MLT. Reports any QC problem to MLS/MLT. Records and files data obtained. Completes scheduled instrument maintenance according to established protocol.
  
• May perform limited laboratory tests and record results under the direct supervision of MLS/MLT (see training checklist for more detailed information). Notifies MLS/MLT when lab results are ready for review and release.
  
• Assists supervisor with inventory control and reporting. May be responsible for the storage and rotation of reagents.
  
• May assist supervisor in training department personnel.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

All you need is:

• Requires a High School degree
  
• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred
  
• Previous laboratory experience, preferred
  

Physical demands:

Extensive sitting, phone and computer use. Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours. Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. May be required to lift, move and carry up to 15-20 pounds. Hearing acuity sufficient to effectively communicate with customers and Employees via telephone and in person. Ability to communicate verbally on phone and in person. Fluency in the English language. Extended hours may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24

Work Shift:
2nd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:
Laboratory Operations

Company:
East Side Clinical Laboratory, Inc.

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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