Clinical Lab Assistant — Patient-Centric Hospital Role

Saint Michaels Medical Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support clinical testing under CLIA guidelines. Responsibilities include clerical duties, specimen processing, phlebotomy basics, and maintaining instrument and sample flow.

You will perform routine tasks, stock supplies, and assist in pathology as needed, with a day shift and full-time status. A HS diploma and BLS certification are required; experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
• Current BLS (ARC) certificate upon hire and maintain current required.

Responsibilities

• Follow CLIA guidelines in all tasks.
• Perform clerical duties and telephone communications.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and greet patients professionally.
• Understand terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Demonstrate knowledge of phlebotomy and specimen collection across age groups.
• Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
• Stock and order routine supplies.
• Maintain storage areas, centrifuges, and collection areas.
• Assist in instrument maintenance, quality control, and basic culture techniques as trained.
• Assist in Pathology with training; act as Runner; handle other department tasks as assigned.

Skills

Clerical duties

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Laboratory terminology

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Stocking supplies

Instrument maintenance

Pathology assistance

Runner

Education

HS Diploma

Lab experience

BLS certification

Job description

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support clinical testing under CLIA guidelines. Responsibilities include clerical duties, specimen processing, phlebotomy basics, and maintaining instrument and sample flow.

You will perform routine tasks, stock supplies, and assist in pathology as needed, with a day shift and full-time status. A HS diploma and BLS certification are required; experience preferred.