Laboratory Assistant I

Albertapubliclabs; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Medical Laboratory Assistant I. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions, providing high-quality service to clinical laboratory clients. Your contributions will include specimen procurement, handling, processing, and reporting results, all while collaborating closely with nursing and health professional teams.

Benefits

Flexible hours based on shift patterns

Temporary P/T Benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Cardiology training and experience with ECG's and Holter Monitors.
• Experience with all blood collection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and processing biological specimens.
• Performing ECG and Holter monitoring testing.
• Reporting results from tests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Clinitek Status

Muse

Cardioday

Epic Beaker

Job description

You will work as a member of the inter-professional team and be responsible for collecting and processing of biological specimens, performing ECG and Holter monitoring testing, referral and dispatch of samples. You will be working with a small Lab and DI team, who work closely with nursing and other health care professionals.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Consort Hospital and Care Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 16
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Consort Hospital and Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JUL-2025
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 5.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 16
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Equivalencies may be considered. Cardiology training and experience including ECG's and Holter Monitors. All blood collection procedures including venipuncture, micro punctures, blood culture collection as well as collections on all patient ages including newborns, pediatrics and geriatrics. Urinalysis training including recent macro and micro urinalysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Familiar with Clinitek Status. Recent experience with Muse and Cardioday. Recent and relevant experience with Epic Beaker. Current registration with CSMLS. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and promote teamwork.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

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