<p>Job Title: Lab Assistant</p> <p>Location: RWJ - New Brunswick</p> <p>Department Name: Lab RWJNB</p> <p>Req #: 0000235894</p> <p>Status: Hourly</p> <p>Shift: Day</p> <p>Pay Range: $21.40 - $25.47 per hour</p> <p>Pay Transparency:</p> <p>The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.</p> <p>The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Lab assistant provides essential support to the pathology department by assisting with administrative workflow, reference lab requests, and organization of slides and blocks,</p> <p>The role ensures efficient daily operations and accurate timely support to pathologists, residents, and laboratory staff as well as hospital clinicians and outside labs and practices,</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <p>Reference Lab and Consult Case Management</p> <ul> <li>Fulfill requests form physician offices and reference laboratories </li><li>Prepare, package, and send out specimen, slides, and blocks </li><li>Track and document all send-outs to ensure proper chain of custody </li><li>Return consult slides and material to originating facilities </li></ul> <p>Administrative and Office Support</p> <ul> <li>Scan, fax, and distribute reports and documentation as needed </li><li>Assist with generating and organizing QA (quality assurance) reports </li><li>Maintain organized filing systems for blocks, slides, and requisitions </li><li>Support communication between Pathology, clinical units, and outside facilities </li><li>Assist with basic clerical tasks including copying, document prep, and record maintenance </li></ul> <p>Specimen Handling and Workflow Support</p> <ul> <li>Pickup and transport specimen from hospital units and other departments </li><li>Accession specimen into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) following established protocols </li><li>Assist the accessioning area with labeling, sorting and organizing incoming cases </li><li>Pull, file, and organize paraffin blocks and histology slides </li><li>Prepare cases and materials for Tumor Boards and special conferences </li><li>Support Pathologists and Residents with case retrieval and slide pulls </li></ul> <p>General Lab Support</p> <ul> <li>Restock supplies and maintain cleanliness of shared work areas </li><li>Assist with non-technical equipment logs (startup/shutdown) as directed </li><li>Follow laboratory safety procedures, HIPAA guidelines, and chain of custody requirements </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Education: Highschool diploma or GED required </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>Previous laboratory, medical office, or healthcare experience preferred </li><li>Knowledge of medical terminology and/or pathology terminology a plus </li><li>Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills </li><li>Ability to follow detailed instructions and documentation standard </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Ability to stand, walk, and move between departments for extended periods </li><li>Manual dexterity for handling slides, blocks, paperwork </li></ul> <p>Work environment</p> <ul> <li>Able to function in a fast paced environment with frequent interactions with staff, couriers, and other departments </li><li>Office and Anatomic pathology laboratory settings with exposure to biological specimen (with required PPE) </li></ul> <p>At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.</p> <ul> <li>Paid Time Off (PTO) </li><li>Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance </li><li>Dental and Vision Insurance </li><li>Retirement Plans </li><li>Short & Long Term Disability </li><li>Life & Accidental Death Insurance </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts </li><li>Wellness Programs </li><li>Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) </li><li>Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! </li></ul> <p>RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>