Clinical Lab Support Technician

Akron Children's Hospital; Hartford Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Childrens Hospital is seeking a PRN Lab Assistant to support laboratory operations on site. The role includes ordering/receiving tests in the LIS, handling specimens, phlebotomy, and processing across multiple duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred background in biology/chemistry and a phlebotomy or medical assistant program. Healthcare experience and MS Office familiarity are valued assets.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 of 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; process glassware; deliver glassware to all Lab Departments and other labs as assigned.
• Collects specimens and slides for Histology Lab as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Sterile processing

Lab skills

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare experience

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant / EMT / phlebotomy program

Job description

Akron Childrens Hospital is seeking a PRN Lab Assistant to support laboratory operations on site. The role includes ordering/receiving tests in the LIS, handling specimens, phlebotomy, and processing across multiple duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred background in biology/chemistry and a phlebotomy or medical assistant program. Healthcare experience and MS Office familiarity are valued assets.