Lab Assistant - PD

Englewood Hospital; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Englewood Health seeks a detail-oriented individual for their Central Processing Department. The role involves processing lab orders, performing patient registration, and ensuring efficient communication with the Medical Staff. Candidates with a High School Diploma and familiarity with laboratory processes are encouraged to apply. This per-diem position offers flexible hours during the week.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Previous exposure to a Laboratory and Laboratory terminology is preferred.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Familiarity with computer systems and functions.

Responsibilities

• Processes orders and specimens, performs patient registration.
• Manages reference lab testing and provides laboratory information to staff.
• Handles client interactions and specimen logistics.

Skills

Communication

Public Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer terminals

Keyboards

Printers

PCs

Job description

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Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Job Summary: Processes orders and specimens, performs patient registration, manages reference lab testing, prints results and reports, and provides laboratory information to the Medical Staff. Supports the Laboratory's Mission and Vision by providing excellent customer service to all clients of the Laboratory.

Department: Laboratory - Central Processing Department
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Per-Diem
Shift: Day
Hours: M-F / 11am-7pm (Variable)

• Supports Outreach Program by registering patient specimens into the Hospital Computer System. Enters demographic and insurance information as provided on the specimen requisitions. Orders laboratory tests as indicated on requisitions.
• Responds to the needs of outside clients by providing information and/or supplies. Arranges for requested specimen pickup with courier staff.
• Checks and processes specimens received to meet Laboratory's criteria for tests ordered. Verifies receipt of specimen in Laboratory computer. Corrects or modifies orders as needed. Enters additional or new orders in the laboratory computer system as needed. Follows-up on problem orders, orders received without specimens, and specimens received without orders. Reviews all outpatient prescriptions to ensure accuracy of tests ordered.
• Processes tests to be sent to outside Reference Laboratories. Uses multiple vendor-specific computer systems to prepare electronic requisitions and transmit orders to the outside Reference Lab. Prepares specimens according to instructions in the Reference Lab Manual. Mails or sends specimens to the Reference Lab via courier pick-up.
• Receives Reference Lab reports by mail, computer printer, fax, or computer interface. Enters results into the Laboratory Computer. Mails original Reference Lab reports to physicians. Maintains a file copy of reference reports.
• Prints an incomplete list of Reference Lab work. Follows-up on any tests that do not come back from the Reference Lab within the expected turn-around time.
• Answers incoming phone calls promptly and courteously. Provides information and test results to Medical Center Staff and outside clients. Directs calls as needed. Pages phlebotomists for stat blood draws.
• Answers pneumatic tube system. Delivers specimens to the correct testing section within the Laboratory. Centrifuges specimens, separates, and aliquots specimens as directed.
• Prints Patient Reports as needed. Sorts and sends reports to Physicians. Faxes outpatient reports to physicians and other reports as requested. Reports Stat and abnormal preadmission testing results to physicians by telephone. Generates other computer reports as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous exposure to a Laboratory and Laboratory terminology.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Familiarity with computer terminals, keyboards, printers, and PCs.

Englewood Health provides a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The pay rate for each position will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. The minimum rate does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other compensation forms. Eligible employees may also receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness resources.