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Saint Michael's Medical Center · 17 hours ago

Lab Assistant

Newark, NJ

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.52/hr - $18.52/hr

1+ years exp

Saint Michael's Medical Center is an award-winning regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center committed to quality and compassionate care. The Laboratory Assistant will perform clerical duties, assist in various laboratory processes, and maintain cleanliness while adhering to guidelines set by CLIA.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA

Unlicensed laboratory personnel (“aides”) may not, read, record, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test

Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure

Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure

Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in bpc: 1269, during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase

The Laboratory Assistant: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media. 12) Assist in Pathology with training; 13) Runner; 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, i.e. monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries

Qualification

Clinical laboratory experienceBLS certificationPhlebotomy knowledgeLaboratory terminologyCommunication skills

Required

HS Diploma or Equivalent required

Current BLS (ARC) certificate upon hire and maintain current required

Preferred

Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred

Benefits

Paid time off

A 401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Many more voluntary benefit options

Company

Saint Michael's Medical Center

Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Founded in 1867

Newark, N.J., US

1001-5000 employees