Clinical Lab Assistant, Full Time Days, AHOMC

Atlantic Health System • Summit, NJ

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) ensures timely workflow, maintains proper documentation, follows safety and compliance protocols, and provides widespread support across laboratory departments.

Requirements

• Proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software applications for job-related functions.
• Completes mandatory continuing education.
• Follows PPE protocols and ensures a clean, safe workspace.
• Follows all approved standard operating policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Assists with training of new team members or students as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient registration and test ordering, verifies patient information, ensures timely specimen handling, and resolves processing issues to maintain accuracy and efficient workflow.
• Evaluates and prepares specimens for testing, ensuring proper labeling, distribution, storage, and processing according to established guidelines.
• Assists technical Team Members by performing duties assigned in loading of samples, performing maintenance.
• Operates laboratory equipment according to procedures, troubleshoots issues or contacts support, documents temperatures, and maintains a clean, organized workspace as required.
• Monitors and manages supply inventory, checks expiration dates, stores received items and keeps the storage areas clean and organized.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software applications for job-related functions.
• Assists with training of new team members or students as required.
• Completes mandatory continuing education.
• Follows PPE protocols and ensures a clean, safe workspace.
• Follows all approved standard operating policies and procedures

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed