RWJBarnabas Health · 15 hours ago
Lab Assistant
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.78/hr - $22.78/hrRWJBarnabas Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Lab Assistant for their Jersey City Medical Center. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for receiving and verifying specimens, performing clerical functions, and ensuring proper specimen distribution within the laboratory.
BiotechnologyHealthcareLife ScienceDiabetesHealth CareNeuroscienceOutpatient CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Verifies and accepts specimens sent/delivered to the Lab from ED, nursing units, PAT and outside clinics
Distributes properly bar coded specimens to appropriate laboratory sections as soon as possible
All E,R,critical care floors and STAT specimens must be delivered immediately
All specimens for Troponin are spun by the Lab assistant before handling to Chemistry department
Answers all phone calls observing proper telephone manners
Refers phone calls to the appropriate section if the further assistance is needed
Prepares and results all PKU specimens to be sent out to New Jersey State Department of Health
Monitors all pending/collected specimens in the computer
Keep the processing area clean and in orderly condition
Monitor all the logs to comply with regulatory agencies
Print and sort all outpatients, inpatients and medical record cumulative as needed
Proper knowledge in handling specimens during computer downtime
Demonstrate professionalism at all times
Listens and communicates effectively
Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
High School diploma/GED required
Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Able to easily understand complex instructions
Able and willing to maintain strict level of confidentiality regarding laboratory results and records
Excellent computer skills
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
Recent News
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