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Laboratory Clerk
Ref No.: 24-156744
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Position Type:Contract
Start Date / End Date: 09/30/2024 to 11/30/2024
Title - Laboratory Clerk
Location - Brooklyn NY 11234 
Shift - 9:30am - 4:00pm 

Duties:
This is a position, which involves limited independent judgement. Performs clerical work requiring application of various work methods and procedures and familiarity with departmental functions, policies, and practices. Is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Hospital Center. A. Clinical/Technical/Service• Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks:• Makes simple postings to various departmental records by the use of the LIS• Must be courteous when routing calls to different departments in the laboratory.• Conducts limited research of records for information relating to verification or location of other records or information.• Provides laboratory results upon request to physicians, nursing staff and other authorized personnel• Faxes results to physicians or other departments within and outside of the organization, with the appropriate consent.• Has extensive knowledge of the Laboratory Computer system in order to accession specimens and look up results in an efficient manner.• Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies.• Observes all safety procedures and precautions:• Observes all HIPAA and Infection Control regulations as per hospital policy• Has knowledge of SDS location within the laboratory• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients,families and significant others.• Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staffand extended community.• Manages efficient workflow through clear communication with co-workers, contributes to a team approach.• May be required to perform other duties as assigned or perform other duties when necessary.Must handle biohazardous specimens in order to transport them into their respective working area.

Skills:
Must have excellent command of the English languageMust have excellent computer skillsMust handle biohazard specimens according to laboratory standards.Must have excellent customer service skills