Lab Assistant- Pathology

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Location: RWJ - New Brunswick

Department Name: Lab RWJNB

Req #: 0000230506

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.40 - $25.47 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: The Lab assistant provides essential support to the pathology department by assisting with administrative workflow, reference lab requests, and organization of slides and blocks,

The role ensures efficient daily operations and accurate timely support to pathologists, residents, and laboratory staff as well as hospital clinicians and outside labs and practices,

Qualifications:
Required: Highschool diploma or GED required

Preferred:

• Previous laboratory, medical office, or healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and/or pathology terminology a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and documentation standards

Essential Functions:

Reference Lab and Consult Case Management

- Fulfill requests form physician offices and reference laboratories

- Prepare, package, and send out specimen, slides, and blocks

- Track and document all send-outs to ensure proper chain of custody

- Return consult slides and material to originating facilities

Administrative and Office Support

- Scan, fax, and distribute reports and documentation as needed

- Assist with generating and organizing QA (quality assurance) reports

- Maintain organized filing systems for blocks, slides, and requisitions

- Support communication between Pathology, clinical units, and outside facilities

- Assist with basic clerical tasks including copying, document prep, and record maintenance

Specimen Handling and Workflow Support

- Pick up and transport specimen from hospital units and other departments

- Accession specimen into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) following established protocols

- Assist the accessioning area with labeling, sorting and organizing incoming cases

- Pull, file, and organize paraffin blocks and histology slides

- Prepare cases and materials for Tumor Boards and special conferences

- Support Pathologists and Residents with case retrieval and slide pulls

General Lab Support

- Restock supplies and maintain cleanliness of shared work areas

- Assist with non-technical equipment logs (startup/shutdown) as directed

- Follow laboratory safety procedures, HIPAA guidelines, and chain of custody requirements

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer