Assistant, Laboratory

Laboratory Assistant

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the collection of routine, STAT, and other requested blood samples and their safe delivery to the technical areas for analysis. Performs duties supporting the efficient operation of the laboratory, including specimen processing, patient registration, phlebotomy and performing ECG testing.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient rights.
• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
• Documents in a clear and legible manner.
• Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care.
• Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
• Assists in central processing by receiving specimens, responding to pneumatic tube and answering telephones, draws blood samples.
• Is responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative in completing tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of a certified phlebotomy training program
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate computer skills, excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of Phlebotomy experience in a hospital and/or high outpatient setting
• (ASCP) PT
• Sample prep and reference lab experience

Salary Range - $18.04 - $25.53 hourly (Based on experience)

Additional information:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, orientation or expression; marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, race, creed, ancestry, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Us

At Shore Medical Center, kindness complements an extraordinary level of clinical sophistication. Located in Somers Point, NJ, Shore is a 196-bed, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit acute care community hospital where advanced technology harmonizes with compassionate care. Since 1940, Shore has been a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families, friends, neighbors, and visitors throughout our region.

Shore attracts the area's best doctors, nurses, and cliniciansand is the most favored hospital among many of these professionals for their own personal healthcare needs. We offer the highest quality of care across a wide range of specialties, including cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, adult and pediatric emergency, and maternity services.

Shore is a proud member of the Penn Cancer Network and maintains long-standing affiliations with Penn Medicine in cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neuroscience, and pulmonologygiving our patients and physicians seamless access to world-class care. We also partner with Onsite Neonatal Partners, Bayfront Emergency Physicians, Equum Medical for 24/7 critical care services, Mayo Medical Laboratories, Advanced Radiology Solutions, and Advantage Sleep Centers.

Shore is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified for disease-specific care in stroke, spine surgery, and knee and hip replacement. In Spring 2025, Shore earned an "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national distinction for hospital quality and safety. Shore also earned the "Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes" designation by the American Diabetes Association and Leapfrog. This national recognition program calls attention to the complex inpatient care required by patients living with diabetes. Shore has also earned the The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.

SMC Employee Benefits

The mission of Shore Medical Center (SMC) is to care for and respect our patients, families and each other. Keeping with this mission, Shore is committed to providing each staff member with a unique and exceptional Total Rewards package to meet the needs of you and your family. Our employees have access to a broad range of benefits ranging from legal guidance, to a menu of stellar medical plans, supportive care, and in-house pharmacy and exclusive discounts just for being an SMC employee!

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification reimbursement
• Referral incentive program
• Local community employee discounts
• Free Parking