Principal Laboratory Assistant

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Principal Laboratory Assistant position is to perform routine and special procedures and duties processes and prepares specimens for reference laboratory pick-up makes reports from reference laboratories available to clinical and surgical units out-patient clinics etc. Maintains filing system for the records under the direction of the Chief Technologist and Section Head. Process specimens for the central Chemistry testing maintains supplies save/store specimens according to policies and procedures. Principal Laboratory Assistants play a large role in the upkeep of the laboratory. This includes managing laboratory inventory preparing and cleaning lab instruments ensuring work areas are clean and performs clerical duties when necessary.

University Hospital is mission driven at the heart of one of the regions leading academic medical centers. We are passionate about building an inclusive supportive and innovative workplace where employees thrive and make a real impact. If youre energized by collaboration purpose-driven work and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes in healthcare youll find a rewarding environment in our department.

Responsibilities

What Youll Do

• Service provided is patient centered.
• Actively contributes to creating a friendly welcoming and safe environment for UH customers. Communicates clearly to ensure understanding. Responds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible.
• Organizes work process to accommodate customer needs including internal customers and co-workers. Meets or exceeds customer expectations for service.
• Acts as a role model for Service Excellence. Maintains professional composure in the workplace.
• Works effectively with team to ensure customer service scores for work area meet/exceed targets. Demonstrates respect for patient rights.
• Performs technical and clerical preparation specimens for reference laboratories. Assures specimens meet laboratory standards documents any quality issues and ensures specimens are discarded properly.
• Manages laboratory specific computer system and clerical based functions to assure proper test ordering as well as
  communication of patient outcomes when necessary.
• Notification of unsuitable specimens and inappropriate collections to phlebotomy nursing and medical staff. Performs and records temperature checks as required.
• Performs routine laboratory deionized water checks. Processes specimens for Central Chemistry-Processing Area.
• Washes and/or sterilizes glassware and centrifuges. Prepares media for patient molecular testing. Meets productivity standard set by department.
• Understands and adheres to University Hospitals compliance standards as they appear in University Hospitals Corporate Compliance Policy Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal state and University Hospital regulations laws and policies as they presently exist and as
  they change or are modified. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What Youll Bring

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• One (1) year of related laboratory experience is required preferably in a health care environment.

• Ability to read write speak and understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties.

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

The rate for this position is $20.44 per hour in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community wed love to meet you.

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