Medical Lab Assistant / MLA
Mountainside Medical Center
- Location
- Onsite (Montclair, New Jersey)
- Compensation
- $18 - $23/hr
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Mountainside Medical Center is seeking a part-time Medical Lab Assistant for its Pathology Unit in Montclair, NJ. The role involves assisting with specimen collection, processing, and laboratory testing to support patient care and quality initiatives.
Skills
Benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
Perks
- Tuition assistance
Full job details
Join our team as an evening-shift, part-time, Pathology Unit Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
- Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:
Responsibilities
The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) functions as a laboratory professional who assists other laboratory personnel in specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen processing, laboratory testing, process improvement and quality initiatives.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills and strong customer service skills.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a phlebotomist upon hire.
Certification from a nationally recognized agency as a medical lab assistant within 2 years of the hire date.
Experience working in the clinical setting.
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.