RWJBarnabas Health · 1 day ago
Lab Assistant
New Brunswick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.40/hr - $25.47/hrRWJBarnabas Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Lab Assistant to provide essential support to the pathology department. The role involves assisting with administrative workflow, managing reference lab requests, and ensuring efficient daily operations to support pathologists, residents, and laboratory staff.
DiabetesHealth CareNeuroscienceOutpatient CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Fulfill requests form physician offices and reference laboratories
Prepare, package, and send out specimen, slides, and blocks
Track and document all send-outs to ensure proper chain of custody
Return consult slides and material to originating facilities
Scan, fax, and distribute reports and documentation as needed
Assist with generating and organizing QA (quality assurance) reports
Maintain organized filing systems for blocks, slides, and requisitions
Support communication between Pathology, clinical units, and outside facilities
Assist with basic clerical tasks including copying, document prep, and record maintenance
Pick up and transport specimen from hospital units and other departments
Accession specimen into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) following established protocols
Assist the accessioning area with labeling, sorting and organizing incoming cases
Pull, file, and organize paraffin blocks and histology slides
Prepare cases and materials for Tumor Boards and special conferences
Support Pathologists and Residents with case retrieval and slide pulls
Restock supplies and maintain cleanliness of shared work areas
Assist with non-technical equipment logs (startup/shutdown) as directed
Follow laboratory safety procedures, HIPAA guidelines, and chain of custody requirements
Qualification
Required
Education: Highschool diploma or GED required
Ability to stand, walk, and move between departments for extended periods
Manual dexterity for handling slides, blocks, paperwork
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
Ability to follow detailed instructions and documentation standards
Preferred
Previous laboratory, medical office, or healthcare experience preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology and/or pathology terminology a plus
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
Founded in 2020
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
New Jersey Food Security Initiative
2024-07-02Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Anthony Cava
President and CEO
Jordan Ruch
Chief Technology Officer
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