What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant I - Laboratory - Mannington position at Inspira Health Network?
Provide phlebotomy service on in-house patients, outpatients and at off-site locations. Perform venipuncture and capillary methods on patient populations ranging from neonate to geriatric; patient identification; and specimen transport; in accordance with laboratory standards. Complete various clerical duties, including the entering of patient’s orders in the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Performs specimen processing for the core laboratory. Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.
Education & Experience:
- High School or equivalent.
- Graduate of approved Phlebotomy Training School preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Hospital experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
- ASCP, NPA or equivalent, certification or eligible preferred.
- Valid Driver's License may be required depending on job assignment and is required for Vineland assignment.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.
Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)
Lifting <20lbs O Standing C Sitting O
Lifting 20-50lbs N Climbing O Kneeling O
Lifting>50lbs N Crouching O Reaching F
Carrying F Hearing C Walking C
Pushing F Talking C Vision C
Environmental Conditions:
Noise F Varied Temperatures O Cleaning Agents O
Noxious odors N Patient Exposure C Operative Equipment C
At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.
Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.
Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.