Laboratory Aide

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.   

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

Maintaining supply inventory in the lab, performs general housekeeping tasks, and safe transport of surgical specimens. Demonstrates ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Adheres to safety requirements and uses the proper protective equipment such as:gloves, masks and lab coats as needed. Demonstrates housekeeping tasks in maintaining the laboratory in a clean and orderly way. Empties waste containers and properly seals and removes the biohazard waste containers. Mops up spills. Demonstrates the ability for heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and distributing of supplies, carts, boxes and other items. Orders and delivers supplies to the correct refrigerator and or stock room. Rotates inventory when putting away the supplies. Successfully picks up STAT blood samples from Out Patient and Nursing Department and brings them to the specimen room. Picks up surgical specimens and brings them to Histology. Properly cleans the grossing area in Histology. Changes the temperature chart on the walk in refrigerator. Follows St. John’s Riverside Hospital attendance policy Regular attendance and timeliness are required in your job. This includes the following: (1) being at your work station ready for work by the start of your shift (2) taking only the time allowed for breaks (3) remaining at work during your entire shift, unless excused by a supervisor (4) leaving promptly at the end of your shift, unless you have been given advance permission from your supervisor to work past that point; and (5) calling in and personally notifying your supervisor or another member of management if you are going to be either absent or tardy, unless a verifiable emergency makes it impossible for you to do so.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. On the Job training; knowledge of medical terminology, and filing Ability to distinguish and identify colors. Ability to understand written and verbal instructions. Must be courteous and pleasant in busy, high pressure area. Complete Meditech and PACS training.