Lab Prep Asst Per Diem - Histology / Voorhees & VOLOL Camden

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Lab Prep Assistant Per Diem - Histology to provide clerical and preparatory support in the Histology/Cytology departments across Voorhees and Our Lady of Lourdes Camden. This position requires being available during the week on day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with coverage for full shifts as needed and potential reporting to alternative hospital sites.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalency; hourly pay ranges from $18.69 to $26.01,

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and data entry
• Ability to handle specimens with care and confidentiality
• Clerical and organizational duties in a lab setting

Responsibilities

• Receive and correctly match specimens with requisitions
• Perform computer functions including registration and accessioning accurately
• Specimen handling including numbering of containers and slides, preparation of cassettes
• Process cytology specimens and staining where applicable
• Maintain departmental logs and statistics
• Assist with frozen sections and bone marrow specimens
• Process send-out specimens and other duties as assigned

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Additional Locations: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Lab Prep Assistant Per Diem - Histology

Voorhees and Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes, Camden

This position requires being available during the week on day shift - Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Must be able to cover full shifts when needed.

Must be willing and capable of reporting to alternative hospital sites.

Summary

Provide clerical and preparatory support in the Histology/Cytology departments.

Will perform a variety of clerical and semi/non-technical duties using appropriate judgment to prioritize tasks.

Demonstrates effective and appropriate communication and interaction skills.

Position Responsibilities

• Receive and correctly match specimens with requisition from multiple locations.
• Perform computer functions including registration and accessioning accurately while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Specimen handling including but not limited to correct numbering of containers and slides, preparation of cassettes and recognition of orders.
• Where applicable, can process a variety of cytology specimens. This will include staining.
• Maintain departmental logs and statistics.
• Assist with frozen sections and bone marrow specimens including staining.
• Process send out specimens and other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Computer skills.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalency.

Hourly Rate: $18.69 - $26.01
The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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