Assistant - Clinical Lab

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HonorHealth as a Laboratory Assistant where you will play a vital role in the Clinical Laboratory. You will assist with technical procedures, including phlebotomy and data entry, while ensuring high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. This position requires a high school diploma, relevant experience, and specific certifications, and offers a great opportunity to develop your skills within a large healthcare network.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of phlebotomy or Clinical Laboratory Assistant experience preferred.
• Completion certificate from an accredited Laboratory Assisting program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with phlebotomy, customer service, clerical work, and data entry.
• Prepare specimens for reference testing and load instruments as applicable.
• Verify instrument functions and document on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through programs like our Ambassador Movement and comprehensive training and development initiatives. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for full-time and part-time team members to support your well-being. Learn more at honorhealth.com/benefits.

HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million in the greater Phoenix area. Our network includes six hospitals, a medical group with primary, specialty, and urgent care, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, and community services. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 providers, and about 2,000 volunteers, we strive to exceed expectations to improve community health. Visit HonorHealth.com for more information.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Laboratory Assistant assists with technical procedures in one or more sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Tasks include phlebotomy, customer service, clerical work, and data entry.

Essential Functions

• Retrieve specimens from the pneumatic tube system, initiate processing, and prepare samples for analysis according to procedures and standards. Distribute samples and load onto instruments as applicable.
• Prepare specimens for reference testing, including completing requisitions, packaging, storing, and notifying couriers for pickup.
• Verify instrument functions, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and document on laboratory equipment.
• Answer phone calls, follow up on requests, maintain inventory, review policies, and assist in training new staff and students.
• Perform phlebotomy as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of phlebotomy or Clinical Laboratory Assistant experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• AMT Certified Office Laboratory Technician (COLT) or equivalent required.
• Completion certificate from an accredited Laboratory Assisting program required.
• Additional certifications such as Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent preferred.
• For individuals with 1-2 years of lab experience, certification may not be required.