Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Entry & Processing

Sentara Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Disability plans

Life Insurance

401k/403b with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Potential discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Lab Assistant to work flexi in the clinical lab. The role serves as the primary contact for specimen entry and handles labeling, processing and distribution according to test orders.

The position involves operating and maintaining lab equipment, monitoring supplies, and addressing internal and external inquiries. Interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities and physician offices is frequent.

Qualifications

• HS or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a clinical lab environment is preferred.
• Ability to handle specimens and operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for all specimen entry into the laboratory.
• Labels, processes and distributes specimens based on testing ordered.
• Monitors supply levels in the specimen processing area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Interacts with hospitals, nursing facilities and physician office staff to resolve inquiries.

Skills

Specimen entry

Equipment operation

Customer service

Education

HS – High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Lab Assistant to work flexi in the clinical lab. The role serves as the primary contact for specimen entry and handles labeling, processing and distribution according to test orders.

The position involves operating and maintaining lab equipment, monitoring supplies, and addressing internal and external inquiries. Interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities and physician offices is frequent.