Medical Lab Assistant / MLA

Mountainsidehosp; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Lab Assistant in Montclair, NJ. This entry-level role offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing patient care through advanced technology and a supportive culture. You'll assist in specimen collection and processing, ensuring quality and efficiency in laboratory operations. With a focus on career growth and wellness, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to healthcare while advancing your professional skills. If you're ready to make a difference in the medical field, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive and Inclusive Culture

Wellness Resources

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills are essential.
• Certification as a phlebotomist and medical lab assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specimen collection, processing, and laboratory testing.
• Support quality initiatives and process improvements in the lab.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Medical Lab Assistant / MLA role at Mountainside Medical Center.

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

Why Join Us?

• 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 that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 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 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 the hire date.
• Experience working in the clinical setting.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care