Instructional Support Assistant, Microbiology Lab - Per Diem

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Instructional Support Assistant is a valuable member of our team, who provides administrative and executive support and has the ability to interface with all levels of management throughout the hospital. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a TH Instructional Support Assistant in Laboratories include the following but are not limited to:

• Assist with the regulatory mandated inventory control process. All issues related to the lot numbers, shipments and reagent expiration dates will be promptly brought to the attention of an SL-4, Clinical Laboratory Technologist Bench Supervisor or a Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Under the supervision of an SL 4 Clinical Lab Tech Bench Supv or a Senior Clinical lab. Tech, the incumbent will load and unload blood culture bottles.
• Responsible for the laboratory upkeep which includes filing, stocking shelves, work benches and other clerical duties.
• Responsible for cleaning and periodic maintenance of incubators in accordance with safety regulations as per established procedures and regulatory standards.
• Maintains record of laboratory reports such as temperature charts, eye washes and maintenance logs per regulatory standards.
• Serves as runner in transporting specimen within departments.
• Adheres to all policies and protocol to ensure quality patient care and maintenance of safety rules and HIPAA, NYS-DOH and Joint Commission regulations.

Qualifications

Required: Two years of college credit in a healthcare related field of study.

Preferred: Prior clinical laboratory experience. Prior experience in an academic medical center. Currently Enrolled in Accredited Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program.