Pre-Analytical Assistant I

Pre-Analytical Assistant I – Clifton, NJ

About the role

This position provides general support functions within the Technical Operations Department.

Pay

$19.00 - $23.09 per hour. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Eligible employees may receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program (Blueprint for Wellness®)
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 holidays plus 1 “MyDay” personal day off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Learn assigned Pre-Analytical Assistant I duties and understand how all functions in Tech Ops and Specimen Processing integrate and impact Technical departments and result quality.
• Identify and resolve (or escalate) issues with specimen types, missing information, sorting, racking, centrifuging, delivery, and storage to support timely problem resolution.
• Develop ability to research test order information using translation tables, computer systems, and the directory of services in compliance with test-ordering policies.
• Meet quality and production standards within 6 months of completing training.
• Complete all required written documentation legibly, clearly, and within assigned time frames.
• Report to work on time and adhere to attendance guidelines; support department performance during coworker absences.
• Learn additional functions within Tech Ops and Specimen Processing to progress to the next level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Preferred: Previous experience in a production environment
• Preferred: Medical background, including clinical-laboratory medical terminology

Skills

• Minimal data entry skills