Clinical Lab Assistant, Per Diem, Pompton Plains, NJ

Chambers Center for Well Being; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System seeks a Clinical Lab Assistant to support timely workflow in the laboratory, ensure accurate documentation, and follow safety and compliance protocols. The role provides broad support across departments, focusing on specimen processing, registration, and test ordering.

Responsibilities include preparing specimens, maintaining proper labeling and storage, operating laboratory equipment, and assisting with training while documenting vital information.

Qualifications

• Experience with specimen processing workflows.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate records.
• Familiarity with PPE and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and orders, verify information, and ensure timely specimen handling.
• Prepare specimens for testing, label, store, and distribute per guidelines.
• Assist with loading samples, operate equipment, and report issues.
• Monitor inventory, expiration dates, and storage conditions.
• Demonstrate proficiency with HIS/LIS in job duties.
• Support training of new staff or students and complete required CE.

Skills

Specimen processing

Documentation

Safety protocols

Equipment operation

Workflow support

Tools

HIS software

LIS software

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