Lab Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their team. This role involves a variety of clerical and laboratory duties, including specimen processing and maintaining lab equipment. Candidates should have a minimum of a high school diploma and some clinical laboratory experience. Join us in delivering quality care to the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State certification as CPT I or CPT II required in the state.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing computer entry, filing, and telephone communication.
• Processing specimens for various laboratory tests.
• Maintaining cleanliness in lab areas and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Phlebotomy

Clerical duties

Laboratory terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities includes Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For more information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Saint Clare's is an equal employment opportunity employer. The organization prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category under applicable laws. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will follow guidelines set by CLIA and the California Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel (aides) may not read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests. They may not perform tests involving quantitative measurements, mathematical calculations for test results, instrument calibration, or review quality control results unless supervised by a licensed professional. The responsibilities include:

1. Performing computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and clerical duties.
2. Demonstrating good telephone etiquette and greeting patients and visitors politely.
3. Possessing good communication skills.
4. Having adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
5. Demonstrating proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen collection from patients of all ages.
6. Processing specimens for pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank.
7. Preparing specimens for reference laboratories.
8. Stocking and ordering routine supplies.
9. Maintaining cleanliness in storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas.
10. Processing or preparing specimens for laboratory instruments following established procedures.
11. With proper training, performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, primary culture inoculations, slide staining, and subculturing.
12. Performing additional tasks as assigned by the department manager/director, including monitoring, mailing, faxing, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
13. Assisting in Pathology with training and evaluation.
14. Performing runner duties.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State certification as CPT I or CPT II if required in the state.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained preferred.