Clinical Lab Assistant III - On-Call Lab Support

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia invites applications for a Clinical Lab Assistant III at UVA Community Health in Haymarket, VA. This role performs pre-analytical processing, data entry, specimen labeling, patient phlebotomy, and support for order review and send-out testing, with on-call duties as required.

The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a busy clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor preferred.
• Minimum two years of health care or laboratory experience or CLA certification; or phlebotomy certification; or student in relevant science program.
• Preferred CLA, MOA, or ASCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical processing of specimens and data entry.
• Process test orders, order review, and reconcile specimen/order problems.
• Assist with send-out testing, proper patient registration, and filing; provide phlebotomy and specimen distribution.
• Support inventory and supplies, respond to phones, and participate in safety activities.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Independence

Quality assurance

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor Degree Preferred

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia invites applications for a Clinical Lab Assistant III at UVA Community Health in Haymarket, VA. This role performs pre-analytical processing, data entry, specimen labeling, patient phlebotomy, and support for order review and send-out testing, with on-call duties as required.

The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a busy clinical laboratory environment.