Lab Clerk - Part Time

Company: Saint Peter's Healthcare System
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Performs clerical and support duties for Laboratory, such as specimen handling, release of patient information, etc.

* Assist with specimen pick-ups from various onsite locations.
* Receives and prepares specimens for technical and diagnostic procedures.
* Answers telephone calls for the department, relays results and other information when requested.
* Prepares and maintains reagents necessary to carry out duties. Keeps inventory of all reagents and informs supervisor of low supplies. Unpacks, dates and stores incoming reagents in assigned areas.
* Supplies appropriate specimen containers to doctors' offices, nursing units and central supply. Replaces chemicals and reagents on a daily basis.
* Assists with loading slides for staining and coverslipping.
* Performs daily and routine maintenance of histology equipment (tissue processors, stainers, cryostats, and embedding stations).
* Prepares tissues for disposal and responsible for chemical waste disposal.
* Assists with case assembly and case distribution to pathologists.
* Performs daily reconciliation and filing of blocks and slides and assists with pathology specimen archives.

Specifications

* High school graduate with 1-2 years related laboratory experience preferred. Associates Degree in biology or chemistry preferred.
* Knowledge of data entry required and use of Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to lift/lower 50lbs.

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