Lab Assistant (Per Diem, Days) - Abington
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations by collecting, processing, and managing patient specimens to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic testing in accordance with established protocols. This role is responsible for maintaining specimen integrity throughout the pre-analytical process, including receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, storing, and distributing samples. The Laboratory Assistant collaborates with clinical and laboratory personnel to facilitate efficient workflows and resolve collection or testing issues. This position may also perform basic laboratory techniques and testing consistent with CLIA requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Less than 1 year Prior laboratory assistance and/or phlebotomy training required at certain laboratory locations.
Responsibilities
- Collect, identify, label, and process patient specimens in accordance with department policies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards
- Prepare and transport specimens for analysis, including centrifuging, aliquoting, and storage, while maintaining orderly and timely flow to technical departments
- Review laboratory requisitions for accuracy, medical necessity, and the institution's ability to perform or route testing, communicating with clinical staff as needed to resolve issues
- Support patient registration, assist with specimen automation loading, and collaborate with nursing and laboratory personnel to facilitate efficient laboratory operations
- Conduct phlebotomy via venipuncture or micro-technique and provide training and guidance to other laboratory assistants as directed
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
