Lab Assistant PT Evenings

Lab Assistant PT Evenings Req #: 43957
Category: Laboratory and Medical Technologist
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Lab JCMC
Location:

Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

You are in demand everywhere...but it pays to come here!
If you want to work in a premier hospital that wins awards, nurtures people, and tirelessly strives to advance care, you ll find your match at Jersey City Medical Center. Our not-for-profit hospital, a proud member of RWJBarnabas Health, has been honored time and again for our strides in patient care and safety, and as the regional leader in specialties like cardiology, stroke, and trauma care.
A s our status and patient volume continue to grow, we are adding talent to our organization
Among our many accolades, we have been designated 8 times the only A-Rated for Safety Hospital, awarded M a g n et Recognition for superior nursing, named Best Regional Hospital by US News and World Report and ranked among the 100 best places to work in healthcare (nationally). Jersey City Medical Center is also ideally located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community overlooking the harbor, just 10 minutes from New York City, with a grand view of the Statue of Liberty.
Job Description

Receives and verifies specimens delivered to the Laboratory or sent in pneumatic tube, answers telephone, performs some clerical functions and other related duties as requested by the supervisor/director of the laboratory. High School diploma/GED required. Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion. Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Able to easily understand complex instructions. Able and willing to maintain strict level of confidentiality regarding laboratory results and records. Excellent computer skills.

Additional Requirements

Verifies and accepts specimens sent/delivered to the Lab from ED, nursing units, PAT and outside clinics. Distributes properly bar coded specimens to appropriate laboratory sections as soon as possible. All E.R. critical care floors and STAT specimens must be delivered immediately. All specimens for Troponin are spun by the Lab. assistant before handling to Chemistry department. Answers all phone calls observing proper telephone manners. Refers phone calls to the appropriate section if the further assistance is needed. Prepares and results all PKU specimens to be sent out to New Jersey State Department of Health. Monitors all pending/collected specimens in the computer. Keep the processing area clean and in orderly condition. Monitor all the logs to comply with regulatory agencies. Print and sort all outpatients, inpatients and medical record cumulative as needed. Proper knowledge in handling specimens during computer downtime. Demonstrate professionalism at all times. Listens and communicates effectively. Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures.

We are committed to High Reliability and consistent demonstration of our Safety Together behaviors and tools:

S - Speak up for Safety

A - Accurately communicate

F - Focus on the task

E - Exercise and accept a questioning attitude

T - Thoughtfully interact

Y - You and Me Together

RWJBarnabas Health offers excellent-provided benefits which include: competitive compensation, comprehensive medical/dental benefits, 403 (B) savings plan, Flexible Spending Plans, PTO program, tuition reimbursement and so much more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description:

How do you build a healthier New Jersey? Every day at RWJBarnabas Health, extraordinary people like you come together to shape the answer. In our newly-integrated network of busy urban medical centers, acclaimed teaching and research facilities, and state-of-the-art community hospitals, we’re delivering world-class care to more than 5 million people across the Garden State — and redefining the career expectations of every member of our team.

We’re proud to be one of New Jersey’s premier employers, with a strong financial foundation and an outstanding national reputation for excellence in health care. At the same time, we feel like an extended family: A dynamic collection of diverse and passionate individuals with unique skills, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a shared belief that we’re better together.

We know that the best way to serve our state is to build the strongest team in the country. We’re doing that by creating a compelling matrix organization that offers the unrivaled flexibility to explore opportunities across the entirety of our network — so you can make the choices that will position you to grow and thrive for years to come.

How do you build a better future? By focusing on quality of life. Great relationships. Community focus. And tremendous opportunities for lifelong learning and professional growth. Take a closer look at RWJ Barnabas Health, and you’ll s