Lab Assistant

Akron Children's Hospital; Boardman (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Call

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Florida is seeking a PRN Lab Assistant to support the laboratory across pre-analytic and analytic tasks. Responsibilities include processing specimens, entering orders in the LIS, and assisting phlebotomy.

The role requires a high school diploma and basic biology/chemistry knowledge; 0–2 years of experience is preferred. Sterile processing and MS Office proficiency are desirable, with on-call, onsite work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; biology/chemistry knowledge preferred.
• Graduate of an approved medical assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review orders and convert to correct tests in the LIS.
• Obtain, receive, and process specimens prior to testing.
• Perform pre-analytical and analytical tasks per protocols.
• May perform phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Handle/collect laboratory glassware and prepare specimens for send-out testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Sterile processing

Lab skills

Healthcare experience

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Graduate of medical assistant/EMT/phlebotomy program

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

LIS software

Job description

PRN

Summary

The Lab Assistant provides support to the laboratory and may serve multiple functions, including ordering/receiving tests in the LIS, performing pre-analytic and analytic procedures, specimen transport, specimen accessioning and processing, preparing specimens for send out testing, phlebotomy, handling/processing glassware, and other duties as required.

Responsibilities

Duties may include some or all of the following, depending on work assignments and laboratory area:

1. Reviews orders for various tests requested by the provider/physician and converts these requests to correct tests in the LIS.
2. Obtains, receives, and processes specimens prior to testing.
3. Utilizes sterile specimen handling techniques when needed during specimen handling, accessioning, and processing.
4. Performs pre-analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols.
5. Performs analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols.
6. Able to prepare specimens, as needed, for send out testing.
7. Performs duties of a phlebotomist as required.
8. Ensures compliance of all regulatory and safety standards.
9. 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.
10. Collects specimens and slides for Histology Lab as needed.
11. Other duties as required.

Other information

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in sterile processing is preferred.
2. Experience in lab skills is preferred.
3. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
4. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
5. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Knowledge of basic biology and chemistry preferred. Graduate of an approved medical assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program is preferred
2. Certification: None required.
3. Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None.