Clinical Lab Assistant, Full Time Evenings, Specimen Processing, ACL, Morristown, NJ

Myadlm; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant to support timely workflow across laboratory departments. Responsibilities include specimen processing, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and ensuring documentation and safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma and 2 years of clinical lab experience, with proficiency in laboratory information systems and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration and test ordering, verifies patient information, ensures timely specimen handling and resolves processing issues.
• Evaluates and prepares specimens for testing with proper labeling, distribution, storage, and processing.
• Assists with loading of samples and performs equipment maintenance as required.
• Operates laboratory equipment according to procedures and documents temperatures.
• Monitors and manages supply inventory and stores items in clean, organized areas.
• Demonstrates proficiency in HIS and LIS software applications for job-related tasks.
• Assists with training of new team members and completes mandatory continuing education.
• Follows PPE protocols and maintains a clean, safe workspace.
• Follows all approved standard operating policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient registration

Specimen handling

Medical terminology

Laboratory information systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HIS

LIS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) ensures timely workflow, maintains proper documentation, follow s safety and compliance protocols, and provides widespread support across laboratory departments.

• Specimen Processing:
  • Performs patient registration and test ordering, verifies patient information, ensures timely specimen handling, and resolves processing issues to maintain accuracy and efficient workflow.
  • Evaluates and prepares specimens for testing, ensuring proper labeling, distribution, storage, and processing according to established guidelines.
• Equipment:
  • Assists technical Team Members by performing duties assigned in loading of samples, performing maintenance.
  • Operates laboratory equipment according to procedures, troubleshoots issues or contacts support, documents temperatures, and maintains a clean, organized workspace as required.
• Inventory Management:
  • Monitors and manages supply inventory, checks expiration dates, stores received items and keeps the storage areas clean and organized.
• System Utilization:
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software applications for job-related functions.
• Training and Education:
  • Assists with training of new team members or students as required. Completes mandatory continuing education.
• Safety:
  • Follows PPE protocols and ensures a clean, safe workspace.
• Document Control:
  • Follows all approved standard operating policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or equivalent, with demonstrated proficiency in patient registration, specimen handling, medical terminology, and laboratory information systems preferred.

Work Environment:

• Detail-oriented: Maintains accuracy in daily tasks.
• Organized: Manages workload efficiently.
• Effective communicator: Communicates clearly with patients and team members.
• Critical thinker: Uses sound judgment to assess situations and make decisions.
• Collaborative: Builds positive working relationships and contributes to a supportive team environment.
• Adaptable: Responds well to changing priorities and situations.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackett