Lab Assistant

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The Lab Assistant provides support to the laboratory and may serve multiple functions, including ordering/receiving tests in the LIS, performing pre-analytic and analytic procedures, specimen transport, specimen accessioning and processing, preparing specimens for send‑out testing, phlebotomy, handling/processing glassware, and other duties as required.

• Reviews orders for various tests requested by the provider/physician and converts these requests to correct tests in the LIS.
• Obtains, receives, and processes specimens prior to testing.
• Utilizes sterile specimen handling techniques when needed during specimen handling, accessioning, and processing.
• Performs pre‑analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols.
• Performs analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols.
• Able to prepare specimens, as needed, for send‑out testing.
• Performs duties of a phlebotomist as required.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
• Collects laboratory glassware from all laboratory departments and research; follows pre‑treatment/special handling procedures on glassware; packages and sterilizes supplies/glassware according to procedure; loads and operates laboratory glassware washer and sterilizer; processes glassware; delivers glassware to all Lab Departments and other labs as assigned.
• Collects specimens and slides for Histology Lab as needed.
• Other duties as required.

• Experience in sterile processing is preferred.
• Experience in lab skills is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is preferred.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent is required. Knowledge of basic biology and chemistry preferred. Graduate of an approved medical assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program is preferred.
• Certification:
  None required.
• Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising:
  None.

Full Time, 36 Hours/Week, Day Shift, Onsite.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.9

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care