Histology & Cytology Lab Assistant | Detail-Oriented Impact

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Reading Hospital Laboratory. The role focuses on accurate receipt, registration, order entry, and labeling of specimens, while ensuring patient information is correctly managed in the EMR.

Excellent attention to detail and teamwork are essential. The position also involves troubleshooting specimen submission issues, maintaining logs, and assisting with instrument maintenance.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Proficient with MS Office and healthcare IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Receives, registers, and enters orders; labels specimens accurately.
• Resolves specimen submission issues and communicates with callers.
• Manages high volume calls, filing, and distribution of patient information.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Multi Line Telephone Operational

Medical Terminology

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills to include use and nav

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tower Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Reading Hospital Laboratory. The role focuses on accurate receipt, registration, order entry, and labeling of specimens, while ensuring patient information is correctly managed in the EMR.

Excellent attention to detail and teamwork are essential. The position also involves troubleshooting specimen submission issues, maintaining logs, and assisting with instrument maintenance.