Lab Assistant - Hamilton, NJ

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Location: RWJ - Hamilton

Department Name: Lab RWJHH

Req #: 0000209989

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.92 - $25.10 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:

Handles the collection, preparation, accessioning, and clerical and non-technical operational aspects of the department for efficient, cost-effective and timely production of medical diagnostic interpretations on surgical pathology specimens.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Associates degree
• At least 6 months previous experience in an anatomic or clinical laboratory

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs instruments and lab equipment if possible
• Maintains all necessary QC, QA, maintenance and repair records required by accreditation agencies
• Reconciles patient identifiers between specimens and requisitions prior to accession and communicates, investigates, and resolves any discrepancies
• Verifies orders from requisitions and accessions surgical cases in the LIS
• Segregates and packs laboratory waste 45 percent according to established policies
• Works on special projects as requested by the Supervisor and, or Director
• Assists in the training of new employees and students
• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to assess data reflective of each patient's status and provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

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

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and 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.