Mount Sinai Medical Center·Miami Beach, Florida
The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for receiving, labeling, and processing medical specimens while ensuring correct patient identification. They also maintain laboratory inventory, clean workstations, and handle morgue releases.
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Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
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Job Description: Summary:
Position responsibilities
Receives and determines acceptability of specimens correctly matching order with the specimen, using at least two identifiers.
Notifies the supervisor or charge person of any mislabeled or missing specimens immediately.
Recognizes specimen types that require special handling to enable correct processing the by the technologist.
Resolves discrepancies at the time of discovery.
Orders tests as needed during downtime per department protocol. Recognizes and cancels duplicate orders.
Able to re-print tickets and label specimens with lab generated labels matching patient information using two identifiers.
Prepare and label specimen aliquots appropriately.
Routes STAT testing to lab workstations in a timely manner.
Maintains minimum inventory of supplies to ensure continuous workflow and sufficient supplies for the next day.
Answers the telephone within 3 rings identifying self and department.
Communicates any unusual occurrences or variations from routine operations to the supervisor or pathologist.
Cleans and decontaminates workstation. Documents cleaning of centrifuges and other laboratory equipment as assigned.
Receive supplies and restock inventory.
Pathology - Control Center. Release patient from the morgue, verifying patient identity and documenting release in the log.
Market context
In Florida, laboratory assistant roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs that need reliable specimen handling and routine support. These jobs can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with prior hospital or laboratory experience, along with careful attention to safety and documentation. If you are considering applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here first, then match your resume to any hands-on lab, patient service, or clinical support experience.
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