Laboratory Assistant

About This Role

This role involves performing various technical and clerical functions within a laboratory setting, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and assisting in microbiology and histology. It suits a candidate committed to patient care with purpose and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform various functions in the laboratory of a technical or clerical nature
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, specimen plating in microbiology, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing
• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups
• Collect, process, and transport specimens
• Identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type
• Ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples
• Keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked
• Perform specimen processing for various sub departments
• Assist in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks
• Assist in histology, including performing basic procedures, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in tracking specimens
• Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results
• Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients
• Maintain records of standing orders for outpatients

Requirements

• 1 year of experience performing hospital phlebotomy (if primary responsibility is phlebotomy)
• High school graduate or GED equivalent

Nice to have:

• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts