Laboratory Assistant (FGP) – Manhattan, OB/GYN IVF

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant (FGP) – Manhattan, OB/GYN IVF.

Under supervision of the Andrology Supervisor and Lab Director, candidate will manage specific administrative tasks,
some non-diagnostic laboratory tasks as well as provide patient support services. These tasks require knowledge and
understanding of andrology onsite training will be provided to the chosen candidate. Fertility Care is an intricate field of
medicine involving tissue, gametes and embryos often ultimately affecting several individuals (patient, partner, resulting
children) directly. The candidate will interact directly with patients to provide updates specifically related to their individual
case and answer questions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Additional Performance Standards: Adhere to School of Medicine and Departmental guidelines concerning rules of
  conduct, safety, security and patient confidentiality, etc. as outlined in the Employee Staff Handbook. Maintain a
  professional appearance; wears identification badge at all times. Must be able to perform lifting of 30 pounds
   
• Attendance Partakes in weekend and holiday coverage as required and appropriate Provide proper notification of
  absences or tardiness. Arrive at work on time as scheduled Adhere to School of Medicine and Departmental
  guidelines concerning sick time, vacation/personal time, and paid/unpaid leaves
   
• Planning and Utilization Demonstrate alertness and adaptability to change in schedule and work conditions,
  responds appropriately. Use time effectively by completing all assigned tasks. Demonstrate the ability to recognize
  and deal with priorities
   
• Initiative Assume responsibility for on-going professional development and continuing education Volunteer
  assistance to others when assigned work is completed. Seek additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
  Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
   
• Judgment/Decision Making Seek information and ask for assistance from senior personnel when necessary
  regarding difficult or questionable clinical results. Report untoward result or incident to senior personnel and
  prepare documentation as requested.
   
• Quality Control Dispose of biological specimens in designated hazard containers. Report malfunctions to senior
  personnel promptly. Follow departmental procedures and instructions. Perform all tasks utilizing universal
  precautions for bloodborne pathogens and in accordance with procedures developed by the Program management.
  Verify status of patient consent compliance related to cryo inventory procedures.
   
• Directly responsible for Checking Andrology lab emails with appropriate follow up action- answer calls, notations on
  patient records, Andrology appointment schedule, replies to queries. Scheduling (as needed) Andrology
  appointments in Epic Entering andrology reports into Fertility Database Assist with coordination of shipments of
  frozen sperm to and from NYUFC Restocking consumable lab supplies inside storage cabinets and biosafety
  cabinets Copying, faxing and emailing lab reports; uploading reports and documents into Fertility Database
  Copying and/or printing andrology blank forms and documents Assisting in cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment;
  assisting in bagging and disposal of medical waste Answering intercom and outside phone calls Assigning consent
  forms in Engaged; review and sign off consent forms Greeting andrology patients and providing collection
  instructions or receiving drop off samples Receiving and accessioning andrology semen samples Spotting
  andrologists processing fresh samples and spotting frozen samples being placed in cryostorage Scanning and
  archiving old andrology lab records and patient charts Additional tasks as required to support the lab

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School or equivalent. Excellent written and spoken communication skills with ability to interact appropriately with patients, physicians, nursing staff and co-workers. Empathy and confidence speaking with patients is a must. Demonstrated ability to function as a team player. Time management skills and high level of organization required. 3 weekdays plus Saturday and Sunday; 35 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or medical technology field preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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 Health 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 $35,846.53 – $54,000.00 Annually. 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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