Clinical Lab Assistant: Precision Specimen Processing

Atlantic Health System; 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

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.