Lab Assistant

Akron Children's Hospital; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant in Boardman Township, Ohio. The role involves supporting the laboratory by processing specimens, performing tasks according to established protocols, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, some lab experience, and proficiency in MS Office. Responsibilities include managing specimen handling and supporting laboratory functions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; knowledge of biology and chemistry preferred.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews orders for tests and processes specimens prior to testing.
• Utilizes sterile specimen handling techniques.
• Performs analytical tasks according to protocols.
• Prepares specimens for send out testing as needed.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Lab skills

Experience in healthcare

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of medical assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program

Job description

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.

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.