Lab Prep Asst Per Diem - Histology / Voorhees & VOLOL Camden

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Prep Assistant provides clerical and preparatory support in the Histology and Cytology departments. The role performs a variety of clerical and semi- or non-technical duties, using appropriate judgment to prioritize tasks, and communicates and interacts effectively and appropriately. The position is per diem and requires weekday daytime availability, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The assistant must be able to cover full shifts when needed and report to alternative hospital sites. The position serves the Voorhees and Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes locations in Camden.

Requirements

Computer skills.
High school diploma or equivalency.
Availability during the week on day shift, 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 ensuring 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 duties as assigned.