Senior Laboratory Assistant

About This Role

The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens in an acute-care and outpatient setting. They will manage laboratory data and patient results, supporting caregivers, vendors, and other laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely receive, process, and label laboratory specimens
• Appropriately handle and disburse laboratory data and patient results
• Support acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff
• Perform phlebotomy in float pool and some ministries

Requirements

• 2 years college education (preferred coursework in biological sciences, anatomy, medical terminology) or verifiable experience with moderately complex testing proficiency
• 3 years healthcare or related field experience including phlebotomy-related experience
• Demonstrated outstanding Service Excellence experience
• Clerical or client services experience
• Demonstrated experience with State and Federal and other regulatory Compliance regulations including CMS, CAP, TJC, CLIA, EMTALA, COBRA, and HIPPA

Qualifications

• 2 years college education, with preferred courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology
• 3 years of healthcare or related field experience, including phlebotomy-related experience

Nice to Have

• Phlebotomy program with 1 year phlebotomy experience or Certification from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program or 3 years related experience
• Certification in Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, or clinical laboratory upon hire
• Industry-related experience in a high volume, acute care setting
• 2 years Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, or clinical laboratory experience
• Job experience in specimen collection, specimen preparation and equipment operation, pneumatic tubes systems, and other laboratory equipment

Benefits