Data Entry Operator - Evening Laboratory - Per Diem Days
New York University Langone Medical Center
Data Entry Operator – Evening Laboratory – Per Diem Days
Job ID: 1137431_RR00100010
Facility: NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk (LIC)
Position Type: Temporary
Shift: Day
Department: Clinical Labs, Clinical Labs-Evening Lab (E7448)
NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk (LIC)NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women’s imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. For more information, go to NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk , and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Data Entry Operator – Evening Laboratory – Per Diem Days.
In this role, the successful candidate Under direct supervision prepares specimens for analysis Performs recordkeeping data entry and collection activities relating to patient specimens for diagnostic and treatment purposes using automated and/or manual systems Performs related work Performs clerical and support activities necessary to assist in laboratory operations and all areas of specimen receipt and registration Serves as a communications resource and facilitates transfer of information both internally and externally Assists medical nursing and administrative staff to meet unit department and institutional goals Clerical support accessioning send outs and critical calls
Job Responsibilities:
- Verifies identification of patient specimens and requests for tests
- Prepare and accession sample for send out testing for various locations
- Report critical values to medical staff nbsp;
- Sorts specimens with appropriate labeling and identification for distribution to designated laboratories for testing
- Performs pertinent data entry and retrieval functions using automated and/or manual systems
- Centrifuges and decants specimens
- Maintains laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols including the generation separation sorting and distribution of reports
- Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and distributes supplies
- Follows laboratory safety policies including use of personal protective equipment and maintains a clean and safe environment
- Functions performed may include but are not limited to accessioning manual and electronic requisition presort pickup and delivery of processed specimens
- Support the department in maintaining an efficient workflow by performing laboratory assignments
- Notifies appropriate personnel in cases of unacceptable samples ie mislabeled unlabeled discrepant information and records all specific information in appropriate department incident log
- Prioritizes work in an efficient manner Registers to acquire appropriate billing account numbers for date of service and or Accessions pathology specimens to acquire appropriate laboratory accession case numbers in a timely and accurate manner
- Resolves problems with specimen receipt and appropriateness of test requisitions orders
- Accurately monitors pertinent patient demographics and information ie lab test results to the appropriate designated department ie RN Manager or Designee
- Adheres to the laboratory Quality Assurance policies and procedures and follows OSHA regulations for PPE Personnel Protective Equipment such as lab coats gloves and protective shields when in contact with blood and body fluids
- Documents via log any specimen receipt issues and hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration and or accessioning
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Accessing samples for all areas of lab and send outs
- Report critical values to nurses/providers and medical staff
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School diploma General Office skills Typing Filing Phone General Computer skills General Organizational Skills Knowledge of OSHA Regulations Knowledge of Standard precautions
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates Degree Business or related field 1 2 years related experience 1 2 years Coding/billing/registration/insurance Knowledge of medical terminology Ability to utilize Hospital and laboratory computer systems for either registration and/or accessioning
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $22.56 – $22.56 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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