Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Assistant

Jefferson Health; Township of Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Turnersville, NJ is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations by collecting, processing, and managing patient specimens to ensure timely diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities include receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, storing, and distributing samples, reviewing requisitions, and assisting with specimen automation while maintaining specimen integrity; phlebotomy training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of laboratory assistance or phlebotomy training at certain locations.
• Experience with CLIA-compliant pre-analytical processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, identify, label, and process patient specimens in accordance with department policies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
• Prepare and transport specimens for analysis, including centrifuging, aliquoting, and storage, while maintaining orderly and timely flow to technical departments.
• Review laboratory requisitions for accuracy, medical necessity, and the institution's ability to perform or route testing, communicating with clinical staff as needed to resolve issues.
• Support patient registration, assist with specimen automation loading, and collaborate with nursing and laboratory personnel to facilitate efficient laboratory operations.
• Conduct phlebotomy via venipuncture or micro-technique and provide training and guidance to other laboratory assistants as directed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

Centrifuge

Specimen transport containers

Job description

Jefferson Health in Turnersville, NJ is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations by collecting, processing, and managing patient specimens to ensure timely diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities include receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, storing, and distributing samples, reviewing requisitions, and assisting with specimen automation while maintaining specimen integrity; phlebotomy training is provided as needed.