Pathologists Assistant
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Summary: Laboratory Travel/Contract Position

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Work Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years in Laboratory specialty (highest requirement)
• Certifications Required: ASCP-PA
• Equipment Experience: Frozen Section Cryostat, Stryker saw, and band saw experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Required Credentials & Certifications

• ASCP-PA Certification (mandatory)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable. Required for all RNs and many tech roles.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required for certain RN roles and critical care units; not required for Laboratory specialty but verify if applicable.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Not typically required for Laboratory roles.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Not typically required for Laboratory roles.
• Chemotherapy Certification: Not required for Laboratory specialty.
• Other Certifications: Must verify any specialty-specific certifications as applicable.

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal Background Check required within 30 days of start
• Must include all aliases and locations worked/lived in past 7 years
• Pending background checks require signed attestation at start
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks not required for this facility
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for renewals
• New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List check required within 30 days of start and for extensions

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (blood or skin test)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit test and Respiratory Medical Clearance required prior to start (on-site fit testing mandatory)
• Latex Allergy Screening Questionnaire within 12 months of start if job tasks require glove use
• Color Blind Exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training required
• Additional health documents: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap as per facility policy

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for all RNs and LPNs within 72 hours of signing
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for applicable units (verify if applicable for Laboratory)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for clinical staff; remediation process in place for failures
• Color Blind Testing required within 1 year of start if applicable

Documentation & History

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start)
• Skills checklist to be completed and updated annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Floating policy acknowledgment required for every new assignment or site transfer
• Annual education sign-off and review of facility-specific education materials required prior to start
• Vendor Medical Clearance Form required for candidates with history of positive TB
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (not typically applicable for Laboratory)
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs required for certain clinical roles (verify applicability)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience; first-time travelers accepted

Summary

This Laboratory travel/contract position in New Brunswick, NJ requires a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience, ASCP-PA certification, and experience with specific lab equipment. Candidates must comply with extensive health, safety, background, and competency requirements. First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.