Lab Assistant - EVENINGS

Saintclares; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to join their team during evening shifts. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. The Lab Assistant will engage in a variety of tasks including clerical duties, processing laboratory specimens, and maintaining equipment under the supervision of licensed personnel. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of phlebotomy. Join a team that values compassion and quality care while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; 1 year clinical lab experience preferred.
• State Certified as CPT I or II if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and communicate effectively with patients.
• Process various laboratory specimens and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical Duties

Computer Entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Instruments

Job description

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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 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 greets 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.
12. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
13. Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.

Qualifications
Education and Work Experience

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
• State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care