Laboratory Assistant I - Histology Cytology

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital seeks a dedicated individual for their laboratory team. The role involves managing specimen processing, ensuring accuracy for patient care, and maintaining departmental instruments. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with a high school diploma or GED. The lab offers career advancement opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for the role.
• Prior clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, registers, and labels specimens accurately in the system.
• Manages telephone calls and distributes patient information.
• Operates departmental instruments and performs maintenance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail-Oriented

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Multiline Telephone Operation

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Strong Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Works within compliance and regulatory parameters while completing the receipt, registration, order entry, and labeling of a large volume 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 knowledge of esoteric test requests by physicians, involving order entry and processing of 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.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for the role.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Prior clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills, including use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Multiline Telephone Operation
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited, offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state-of-the-art equipment. The lab provides cross-training opportunities and participates in cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests across various disciplines, including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services, and Urinalysis, along with 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests and 404,139 inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department comprises over 200 medical laboratory professionals. The lab offers opportunities for career advancement and continued growth, including career ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants.

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