Medical Laboratory Assistant

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Skylands Lab-Lake Hopatcongtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
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Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849

The Laboratory Assistant assists laboratory personnel in daily accessioning. Performs pre-analytical processing of specimens and a variety of clerical duties in support of the department.
** Duties and Responsibilities
** The duties include, but are not limited to:
* Receives, sorts, and performs accurate data entry for all specimens entering the laboratory
* Receives and processes written/electronic requests from group physicians for routine or STAT laboratory tests
* Follows appropriate handling requirements for patient specimens
* Identifies and documents situations that may adversely impact test performance or reporting of results and notifies management of situation
* Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of department
* Answers, screens, and directs phone calls receive in Laboratory
* Processes and files form requests, records, and related laboratory paperwork
* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
** Qualifications or Education, Training and Experience
*** High school diploma or equivalent required
* Previous experience in a Laboratory preferred
** Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies
*** Medical terminology and computer application preferred
* Ability to handle simultaneous requests and telephone calls
* Knowledge of laboratory procedures helpful
** Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
** The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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