Lab Assistant- Transfusion Service Department

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Location: RWJ - New Brunswick

Department Name: Lab RWJNB

Req #: 0000231407

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.40 - $25.47 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: The Lab Assistant provides essential support to the Transfusion Service Department by assisting with specimen receiving, supply and reagent management, and organization of records and files,

The role ensures efficient daily operations and support to Blood Bank Technologist

Qualifications:
Required: Highschool diploma or GED required

Preferred:

• Previous laboratory, medical office, or healthcare experience preferred

Essential Functions:

• Specimen processing to ensure acceptability for blood bank testing
• Assist in gathering and documenting quality control data
• Maintain accurate records
• Maintain and monitor for pneumatic tube station when needed for specimen receipt
• Utilize LIS to review requisitions and submit necessary test or replacement specimen
• Record and receive supplies and reagents to inventory and manage storage location
• Prepare blood product segment for testing
• Utilize archive software and computer for record retention per established protocol
• Report event report using the hospital-based event reporting system

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
• 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