Clinical Laboratory Assistant I; M-F, 0800-1630 Rotating Saturdays

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I in Springdale, AR. This full-time role involves performing phlebotomy procedures, troubleshooting specimen issues, and supporting lab operations. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, relevant certifications, and experience in a laboratory setting. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience preferred.
• Required certifications include CMLA, NCMSMLA, NRCMA, PBT, or Registered Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues related to specimen collection and processing.
• Assist hospital personnel with draw orders and difficult draws.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Troubleshooting

Data Entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Assistant I; M-F, 0800-1630 Rotating Saturdays

Join Arkansas Children's as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant I. This full-time position is based in our CC094071 Lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to specimen collection, processing, receiving, and distribution.
• Collect and process blood specimens.
• Coordinate staff schedules and support lab assistance to the call center.
• Assist hospital personnel with draw orders, volumes, and difficult draws.
• Train phlebotomists and coordinate testing and documentation.
• Perform clerical duties such as data entry, stocking, and equipment cleaning.
• Support department updates and review of requisitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred.
• 2 years of related work experience preferred.
• Required certifications include one of the following: CMLA, NCMSMLA, NRCMA, PBT, or Registered Medical Assistant.

Additional Information

This position is safety sensitive and cannot be filled by current medical marijuana users. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccines are required. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Current employees should apply via the internal Workday site: Workday.

Work Details

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