Lab Assistant

About the role

The Laboratory Assistant performs support duties for efficient laboratory operations. This position assists with the collection, handling and preparation of specimens for laboratory testing as directed and according to established departmental standards. Duties include verification and labeling of specimens, handling and transporting specimens, preparation of slides, and maintaining necessary supplies. This role may include the collection of blood according to established procedures in a manner that supports quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collect, handle, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing as directed and according to established departmental standards.
• Verify and label specimens.
• Handle and transport specimens.
• Prepare slides.
• Maintain necessary supplies.
• Support organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or highest level of degree required. Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field strongly preferred for Histology and Cytology positions.
• Licenses/Certifications: ASCP/Phlebotomy certification or registry eligible preferred. Previous hospital phlebotomy experience may be substituted for certification. Incumbents working in a phlebotomist role must maintain 12 CEUs annually.
• Experience: Prior experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology required; knowledge of laboratory information system utilization must be acquired after 3 months on the job training.
• Skills: Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
• Strict compliance with laboratory Fraud and Abuse policies and requirements is an employment condition.

Work Environment

• Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
• This position demands increased amounts of standing, bending and manual manipulation, as well as some light lifting.

About Us

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare offers a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retail Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Pay and Benefits

Pay Transparency: In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., AtlantiCare is required to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

Benefits: AtlantiCare offers a market-competitive Total Rewards package designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.