Lab Assistant - PER DIEM

Prime Healthcare; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations. The role entails performing clerical tasks, assisting with specimen processing, and requires a high school diploma along with good communication skills. Competitive hourly compensation is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State Certification as CPT I or CPT II if required by the state.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Clerical duties

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

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, stroke treatment, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Saint Clare's Health 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 (subject to law), disability, military status, genetic information, or other protected categories. 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 CLIA guidelines and the CA Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). Unlicensed laboratory personnel (aides) may not read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests, nor perform tests involving quantitative measurements or instrument calibration. They require direct supervision by a CLS or licensed personnel during analytical testing. 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 across all age groups.
6. Processing specimens for pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank.
7. Processing specimens for reference laboratories.
8. Stocking and ordering routine supplies.
9. Maintaining cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas.
10. Processing or preparing specimens on laboratory instruments according to policies.
11. With proper training, performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, quality control, primary culture inoculations, slide staining, and subcultures.
12. Performing additional tasks as assigned by the department manager/director, such as 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.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State Certification as CPT I or CPT II if required by the state.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained preferred.

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Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation, estimated between $18.19 and $20.73 per hour. The final offer will consider skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.