LABORATORY ASSISTANT

LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Camden, NJ

Job ID 63465 Job Type Per Diem

Shift Day

Specialty Laboratory


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Transcript

Hi everybody. My name is, bob huckle. I'm the senior vice president for hospital operations. I'm very fortunate in my role. I get to support our teams that work to make cooper the best place to be a patient, the best place to work and the best place to learn and practice medicine. What's the most unique part of my role? Well, every day is different. But what I love about my role is the ability to support our teams and really make a difference in the lives of others. Whether it's removing a barrier for staff or implementing a suggestion that improves patient care or outcomes, the ability to affect positive change is very rewarding and everybody at cooper has the ability to do that. So if you're thinking of joining cooper, you could not make a better choice. It's a great place to work. Our teams do amazing things and we would love to have you join us. So, Good luck. Thank you.

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About us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children's Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper's facilities annually. Cooper's ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

Receives specimens and orders appropriate tests as prescribed; processes samples for laboratory testing using various computer applications. Checks for specimen integrity and proper specimen identification. Prints and distributes reports, answers telephone calls from customers including inpatient nurses/physicians and outpatient clients. Processes specimens for multiple Reference Labs.
Experience Required

0-2 years' experience required

Prior experience in a hospital laboratory receiving area preferred.

Education Requirements

High School/GED required.

Vocational/Technical School preferred.

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training preferred.

Hourly Rate Min $18

Hourly Rate Max $29

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io

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