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Accu Reference Medical Lab

Laboratory Assistant / various shifts

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What they do

A Microbiology Laboratory Assistant works in laboratories or hospitals, examining microscopic organisms like bacteria for scientific and medical purposes. Practices safety and sterilization procedures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents when working with infectious specimens.

$45,726 / year median in New Jersey

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Laboratory Assistant / various shifts Accu Reference Medical Lab
  • 3.
0 Linden, NJ Job Details Full-time From $17 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication English Clinical laboratory experience
Full Job Description Essential Functions:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily under direct supervision of a qualified supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Various shifts.
  • Retrieve, locate, store, and sort samples according to test requirements.
  • Perform clerical duties including printing worksheets, labels, and organizing and archiving documents.
  • Performs routine instrument maintenance for equipment on which the individual has been trained.
  • Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA, CAP, CLIA, and additional state regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.
  • Performs laboratory tasks including centrifuging specimens, monitoring temperatures, decontamination of work surfaces, etc. in which the individual has been trained.
  • Prepare reagents, solutions, and media.
  • Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
  • Assist Lab Management as needed.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Skills:
  • Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical laboratory safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
  • Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment and instrument maintenance.
  • Accuracy
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Communication
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Computer Skills
  • Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
  • Confidentiality
  • Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
  • Customer Service Oriented
  • Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
  • Positivity
  • Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
  • Teamwork
  • Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Education and Experience:
  • Highschool graduate or higher preferred.
  • Prior clinical laboratory experience preferred.
Work Environment:
  • Environmentally controlled clinical laboratory environment.
  • Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.
  • Frequent exposure to bodily fluids.
  • Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, hazardous and toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.
  • Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as lab coat, gloves, and a face shield.
  • Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, regulatory and accrediting agencies, and other members of the public.
Physical Demands:
  • Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking.
  • Occasional sitting, reaching, bending and stooping.
  • Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.
  • Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone.
  • OSHA Category 1
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
English (Required)
Work Location:
In person