Lab Assistant

Akron Children's; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Laboratory is seeking a PRN Lab Assistant to support multiple lab functions, including order processing in the LIS and specimen handling. The role may involve phlebotomy, glassware handling, and preparation for send-out testing, with emphasis on regulatory compliance.

High school diploma or equivalent is required; healthcare experience is preferred. This position is onsite with variable hours and potential for additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; basic biology and chemistry knowledge preferred.
• Certification: None required.
• Years of relevant experience: 0–2 years preferred.
• Years of supervising experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Reviews orders for tests and converts requests to correct tests in the LIS.
• Obtains, receives, and processes specimens prior to testing.
• Uses sterile handling techniques during specimen handling, accessioning, and processing.
• Performs pre-analytical tasks according to established protocols.
• Performs analytical tasks according to established protocols.
• Prepares specimens for send-out testing as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as required.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Collects lab glassware and handles/sterilizes supplies per procedures; operates glassware washer/sterilizer.
• Collects specimens/slides for Histology lab as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Sterile processing

Lab skills

Cross-functional communication

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant / EMT / phlebotomy program preferred

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

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.

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.

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite