Laboratory Assistant I

Job Summary

Available Lab Assistant Positions

• Part-Time (16
• Hrs
• Per
• Pay
• Period) -
• Every
• Saturday 9AM-5:30PM
• Part-Time (16
• Hrs
• Per
• Pay
• Period) -
• Ever
• Sunday 9AM-5:30PM
• The
• Laboratory
• Assistant: Works within compliance and regulatory parameters while completing the receipt, registration, order entry and labeling of a large volumes of specimens in the appropriate computer system. Resolves specimen submission issues. Manages a large volume of telephone calls, filing and distribution of patient information. Maintains logs and scans documents into the electronic medical record. Operates and performs regular preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on a variety of departmental instruments. May require the acquired knowledge of esoteric test requests by physicians and involve order entry and processing of these specimens including assisting with specimen handling at FNA and biopsy procedures. Ensures complete accuracy due to the direct impact on patient care. Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.

Benefits

Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more! #READ

Qualifications

• Education Requirements High School Diploma - OR - GED Required Skills Analytical Skills Collaborative Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Customer Service Skills Detail Oriented Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills Good Reasoning Skills Medical Terminology Microsoft Office Applications Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills Multitasking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Skills Strong Team Player WHY READING HOSPITAL's LABORATORY?
• Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment.
• The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams.
• In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws.