Laboratory Assistant I

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to work Saturdays and Sundays. This role involves managing specimen processing, resolving submission issues, and maintaining patient information logs. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal communication abilities.

Benefits include generous time off, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a team player with a passion for patient care, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Complete receipt, registration, order entry and labeling of specimens.
• Resolve specimen submission issues.
• Manage telephone calls and distribution of patient information.
• Maintain logs and scan documents into electronic medical record.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments.
• Assist with esoteric test requests and specimen handling.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Applications

Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Strong Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

• Part-Time (16 Hrs Per Pay Period) - Every Saturday 9AM-5:30PM
• Part-Time (16 Hrs Per Pay Period) - Every Sunday 9AM-5:30PM

The Laboratory Assistant

• Works within compliance and regulatory parameters while completing the receipt, registration, order entry and labeling of a large volumes of specimens in the appropriate computer system.
• Resolves specimen submission issues.
• Manages a large volume of telephone calls, filing and distribution of patient information.
• Maintains logs and scans documents into the electronic medical record.
• Operates and performs regular preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on a variety of departmental instruments.
• May require the acquired knowledge of esoteric test requests by physicians and involve order entry and processing of these specimens including assisting with specimen handling at FNA and biopsy procedures.
• Ensures complete accuracy due to the direct impact on patient care.
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma - OR - GED

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Team Player