Lab Prep Asst Per Diem - Histology / Mount Holly & Voorhees

Virtua Health•Mount Holly, VT

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Prep Assistant provides clerical and preparatory support in the Histology and Cytology departments, performing varied clerical and semi- or non-technical duties and using appropriate judgment to prioritize tasks. The role requires effective and appropriate communication and interaction skills. This per diem position serves the Mount Holly and Voorhees locations. The assistant must be available on weekdays during day shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., cover full shifts when needed, and be willing and able to report to alternative hospital sites.

Requirements

Computer skills.
High school diploma or equivalency.
Availability on weekdays, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ability to cover full shifts when needed.
Willingness and ability to report to alternative hospital sites.

Responsibilities

Receive specimens from multiple locations and correctly match them with requisitions.
Perform computer functions, including accurate registration and accessioning, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Handle specimens, including correctly numbering containers and slides, preparing cassettes, and recognizing orders.
When applicable, process a variety of cytology specimens, including staining.
Maintain departmental logs and statistics.
Assist with frozen sections and bone marrow specimens, including staining.
Process send-out specimens and perform other assigned duties.