Lab Assistant at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

Job Title:Lab Assistant

Location:Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name:Lab NBI

Req #:0000205018

Status:per hour

Shift:Day

Pay Range: $17.06 - $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:

Responsible for processing patient specimens, preparing cytopathology slides, and providing general support for pathology service. Enter patient information into the computer system with high accuracy, maintain logs, and organize documents / slide storage. Provide support to other laboratory sections when requested. Follow patient confidentiality and laboratory safety protocols. Must have excellent communication skills, telephone etiquette, attention to detail, and at least 2 years of relevant experience

Qualification

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent. Biology and other science classes preferred. Successful completion of all orientation

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Part-Time
• Day
• 30 Hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

Performs all manual technical procedures assigned to designate department

Responsible for filing of cytology slides, cell-blocks, final patient’s reports, and reports from outside consultation Operate laboratory instrumentation assigned to designate department, including troubleshooting Maintenance and documentation procedures as requirement Responsible for the identification of patients specimens Proper documentation of specimen criteria of acceptability in compliance with all hospital safety standard and regulatory agency requirement Must have good reasoning ability, organize work, Meet deadline and willing to alter working schedule as required Complies with all standard precaution, infection control, fire safety, right to know Bio/hazardous waste procedures as required by hospital and regulatory agencies Responsible for accessioning for specimens and patient clinical data into LIS/Copath computer system Printing and correlation of workdraft sheet, Final cytology/history reports as needed. Responsible for filing of cytology slides, cell-blocks, final patient’s reports, and reports from outside consultation

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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