Medical Lab Assistant / MLA

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Montclair, NJ. This role supports laboratory operations through specimen collection and processing while thriving in a people-first environment that values your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive, inclusive culture

Advanced technology for patient care

Qualifications

• Certification as a phlebotomist upon hire preferred.
• Certification as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of hire preferred.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen collection, receiving, processing, and laboratory testing.
• Support process improvement and quality initiatives.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Pathology Unit Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility offering the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care, including 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) functions as a laboratory professional who assists other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen processing, laboratory testing, process improvement, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist upon hire.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of hire.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.