Lab Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join its dedicated team in Dover, NJ. The role supports CLIA-compliant testing and patient care, performing clerical tasks and assisting licensed staff.

The position requires a HS diploma, 1 year of lab experience if possible, and BCLS certification; CPT I/II certification may be required by state. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive compensation range.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State CPT I or CPT II certification if required by the state.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Follow CLIA guidelines and state codes; unlicensed staff require direct supervision.
• Perform clerical duties: data entry, filing, telephone/communication tasks.
• Greet patients and visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
• Handle pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, chemistry specimens and related processes.
• Maintain clean storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas; stock supplies.
• Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

State CPT I or CPT II certification (if required by state)

Current BCLS (AHA) certification

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 includesCMS 5-Star Ratedhospitals 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 include 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 information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel (“aides”) may not, read, record, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure. Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in bpc: 1269, during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase. The Laboratory Assistant: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, ie monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. Etc. 12) Assist in Pathology with training and eval. 13) Runne

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. HS Diploma or Equivalent required

2. Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred

3. State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.92 to $21.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf