Lab Assistant — Early Morning Lab Support

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Akron, OH. The role supports the laboratory with ordering/receiving tests in the LIS, specimen handling, phlebotomy, and processing.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with scheduled weekends and holiday rotation, onsite at Akron. Responsibilities include pre-analytic and analytic tasks, specimen transport, accessioning, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an approved medical assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program is preferred.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews orders for laboratory tests and processes specimens per procedures.
• Pre-analytical tasks including specimen collection and handling per protocol.
• Performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for testing or send-out as needed.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team in Akron, OH. The role supports the laboratory with ordering/receiving tests in the LIS, specimen handling, phlebotomy, and processing.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with scheduled weekends and holiday rotation, onsite at Akron. Responsibilities include pre-analytic and analytic tasks, specimen transport, accessioning, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.