Lab Prep Assistant Per Diem - Micro / Voorhees

Work Schedule:

Every other weekend is required plus work on Fridays.

Hours are 7:00pm to 3:30am.

Summary:

Provide clerical and preparatory support in the Microbiology department.

Will perform a variety of clerical and semi/non-technical duties using appropriate judgment to prioritize tasks.

Demonstrates effective and appropriate communication and interaction skills.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receive and correctly match specimens with requisition from multiple locations.

• Perform computer functions including registration and accessioning accurately while ensuring patient confidentiality.

• Specimen handling including but not limited to correct numbering of containers and slides, preparation of cassettes and recognition of orders.

• Where applicable, can process a variety of cytology specimens. This will include staining.

• Maintain departmental logs and statistics.

• Assist with frozen sections and bone marrow specimens including staining.

• Process send out specimens and other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Computer skills.

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalency.

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