Job Abstract

Job Overview:

The Laboratory Assistant position performs all clerical and pre-analytical specimen preparation and processing duties associated with the proper functioning of the laboratory including specimen handling and processing, test orders, recording, filing, dispatching patient records, and telephone responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Accurately records patient demographics, physician information, and test requests according to established laboratory protocol.
• Dispatches requests for blood collection to phlebotomists in a timely manner.
• Effectively and promptly communicates Panic/Stat results of testing by telephone in accordance with laboratory policy, and accurately documents these communications.
• Ensures that the patient has a physician’s order for the tests to be performed.
• Enters orders into the computer as appropriate.
• Faxes patient’s reports for MD or physician offices as required.
• Identifies all patients and specimens in compliance with all hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Performs clerical duties and responsibilities.
• Prepares specimens for testing according to individual test protocols. This includes centrifugation, separation of serum, plasma, cells, or other fluids needed for testing; and preservation of the prepared specimen in the proper environment.
• Provides customers with appropriate containers and instructions for the collection of specimens.
• Receives specimens, accessions them, and distributes to the appropriate sections of the laboratory.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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