Lab Assistant

Wmchealth; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCHealth is seeking a Lab Assistant with knowledge of laboratory practices, specimen integrity and stability, and compliance with federal/state requirements and accreditation standards. The role involves operating centrifuges, performing venous and capillary blood collections, and handling specimens across departments.

Responsibilities include receiving specimens, processing tests, preparing samples for reference labs, and addressing inquiries from nurses and physicians about specimen issues.

Qualifications

• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor degree in Business or IT related field preferred.
• NHA, ASCP, or equivalent certification in lieu of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens, place orders, add test, delete test, spin down, separate and distribute specimens to the proper departments.
• Prepares specimen to send to reference labs.
• Answers telephone calls from unit Nurses, Internal/External Physicians, and their concerns regarding specimen problems.
• Complete all duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Specimen handling

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor degree in Business or IT related field

Job description

The Lab Assistant has knowledge of laboratory practices, specimen integrity & stability, federal and state requirements for laboratory operations, and applicable accreditation standards. Ability to operate laboratory centrifuges, perform a variety of blood collection techniques including venous and capillary collections.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens, place orders, add test, delete test, spin down, separate and distribute specimens to the proper departments.
• Prepares specimen to send to reference labs.
• Answers telephone calls from unit Nurses, Internal/External Physicians, and their concerns regarding specimen problems.
• Complete all duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience: 1 years of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Education: High-school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor degree in Business or IT related field preferred.

Licenses / Certifications

NHA, ASCP, or equivalent certification in lieu of experience required.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.