Lab Assistant I

AtlantiCare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Retirement plans

Short/Long-term disability

Life & AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits (pet insurance)

Job summary

AtlantiCare Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support collection, handling and preparation of specimens, including labeling and transport, in a hospital setting.

This role may involve blood collection, and requires a High School Diploma with Biology preferred for histology/cytology. ASCP/Phlebotomy certification or registry eligibility is preferred, with BLS within 6 months of hire and ongoing CEUs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; biology degree strongly preferred for histology/cytology.
• ASCP/phlebotomy certification or registry eligible preferred; substitution possible for phlebotomy experience.
• BLS required within 6 months of hire; ongoing CEUs for phlebotomists.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; familiarity with laboratory information systems after training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection, handling and preparation of specimens.
• Verify and label specimens; transport specimens as needed.
• Prepare slides and maintain supplies for the laboratory.
• May collect blood according to established procedures.
• Support quality patient care and teamwork within the lab.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Specimen handling

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Job description

Job Description

The Laboratory Assistant performs support duties for efficient laboratory operations. This position assists with the collection, handling and preparation of specimens for laboratory testing as directed and according to established departmental standards. Duties include verification and labeling of specimens, handling and transporting specimens, preparation of slides, and maintaining necessary supplies. This role may include the collection of blood according to established procedures in a manner that supports quality patient care. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or highest level of degree required. Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field strongly preferred for Histology and Cytology positions. License/Certification: ASCP/Phlebotomy certification or registry eligible preferred. Previous hospital phlebotomy experience may be substituted for certification. Incumbents working in a phlebotomist role must maintain 12 CEUs annually. BLS required effective 1/1/2021; existing incumbents with HSAED will be required to renew with BLS. All new hires effective this same date are required to have BLS within 6 months of hire or transfer. Experience: Prior experience preferred, but not required. Knowledge of medical terminology required; knowledge of laboratory information system utilization must be acquired after 3 months on the job training. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

About Us

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Pay Transparency

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Equal Employment Opportunity

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer