Laboratory Assistant

Pride Health; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Specimen Processor for a 6-7 month assignment in Clifton, NJ. The role involves supporting specimen processing tasks, requiring a high school diploma and a basic understanding of laboratory procedures. This position offers a pay rate of $22-$24 per hour, with the possibility of extension or conversion.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of computers with preferred knowledge of laboratory testing.
• No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Medical background preferred including medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Perform tasks such as pickup and delivery of processed specimens.
• Learn and understand compliance regulations related to test ordering.

Skills

Data entry

Organization skills

Flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Pride Health

Senior Healthcare Associate at Pride Health

Pride Health is hiring a Specimen Processor to support our client’s medical facility based in Clifton, NJ 07012. This is a 6-7 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Name: Specimen Processor

Location : Clifton, NJ 07012

Duration : 6-7 months with possibilities of extension

Shift : Monday- Friday 10 pm-6:30 am (Alt Sundays as needed)

Payrate : $22-24/hr. on w2/Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

• The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department. This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting. All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client. The SPT I must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis. This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required. The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer. Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement..

Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent. Required Knowledge: Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing. Work Experience: No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred. Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory. Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required. Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare

staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals

and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that

delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on

diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride

Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help

connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach

within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open

relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an

unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride

Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride

Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an

equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity

disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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