Job Description

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Location: RWJ - Somerset

Department Name: Lab RWJSH

Req #: 0000209023

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.31 - $23.22 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Under general supervision, the Lab Assistant, oversees accessions, stains, filters and mounts cells of every part of the human body for detection of cancer and other pathological conditions.  Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for fine needle aspiration, FNA, procedures and further assists with the FNA procedure in direct patient care settings.  Provides support for Central Processing area, send out testing, lab office, and outpatient laboratory.   Performs additional tasks as requested by Chairman of Pathology or designee.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent up to two years of college

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part time
• Day Shift
• Must work Holiday and weekend rotations, as defined by section leadership

Essential Functions:

• Works in clinical laboratory and patient care areas
• Continuous exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious patients, chemical agents, and hazardous waste
• Adheres to all policies regarding the safe handling of specimens
• Follows prescribed methods for needle and syringe control, and maintains and cleans accessioning and procurement dispatch area and equipment, such as countertops, centrifuges, refrigerators, etc
• Participates in on-going education, such as in service, continuing education, etc
• Assists physician and other hospital staff in preparation and collection of fine needle aspiration biopsies
• Maintains positive patient identification through specimen collection process
• Logs in blood and or non-blood specimens into Pathology Dept
• via Hospital Information System and or Laboratory Information System, indicating accessioning time type of specimen, patient identification, and quantity of sample
• Separates specimen labels for multiple section test analysis
• Covers Central Processing and Lab Office during breaks, meals and periods of high volume, or as assigned
• Performs send out testing
• Receives, logs-in, and prints specimen labels for reference laboratory specimens
• Centrifuges, aliquots, and stores specimens according to reference lab policies and procedures
• Accessions, labels and process all specimens and enters all information into computer
• Centrifuges and pipettes off supernatant and splits specimens for multiple section and test analysis setting up work sheets for some large volume analyzers
• Collects blood and non-blood specimens from nursing units and transports to Pathology Department,
• Determines acceptability of specimens, resolves discrepancies with accessioning personnel procurement dispatch technicians, nursing personnel, physicians and other personnel
• Performs clerical and administrative duties, such as answering telephone, maintaining files, typing, copying, binding, scanning reports, script verification etc
• Answers telephone in a timely manner giving information according to the nature of the question and within hospital guidelines
• Reviews on a periodic basis all policy, procedure and instrument manuals in order to ensure compliance and maintain current knowledge of procedures
• Stocks shelves with laboratory supplies, issues 24-hour urine containers with or without preservative, and maintains the accessioning and procurement dispatch areas
• Also maintains equipment, such as centrifuges and refrigerators
• Need excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with clients, patients, nurses, physicians, and co workers both in person and on the telephone
• Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with medical regulations
• They also ensure that medical professionals receive patient information along with their blood samples

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon a nd more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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