Lab Assistant I

Jobtailor; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Prattville, AL is seeking a reliable phlebotomist to collect patient specimens, process and deliver samples to the laboratory, and travel between facilities as required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate phlebotomy proficiency, excellent customer service, and comfortable computer data entry. This role requires standing for long periods and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs, with opportunities for growth within a patient-centered lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or one year of proven experience in a hospital, reference, or physician office laboratory required
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficiency in personal computer use
• Frequent prolonged standing and walking
• Occasional lifting of supplies/equipment up to 25 lbs
• Clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversations by phone or in person
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform related physical activities
• Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, judge distance and space relationships, bring objects into focus, and distinguish and identify different colors
• License/certification: None

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy expertise, decision-making, and problem-solving based on in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy procedures
• Collect patient specimens for laboratory testing
• Receive specimen information in the computer
• Process patient specimens
• Deliver patient specimens for tests performed by the laboratory
• Travel between facilities as required

Skills

Phlebotomy Expertise

Specimen Collection

Customer Service Skills

Computer Proficiency

Physical Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Training Program

Job description

• Provide phlebotomy expertise, decision-making, and problem-solving based on in-depth knowledge of phlebotomy procedures


• Collect patient specimens for laboratory testing


• Receive specimen information in the computer


• Process patient specimens


• Deliver patient specimens for tests performed by the laboratory


• Travel between facilities as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or one year of proven experience in a hospital, reference, or physician office laboratory required


• Exceptional customer service skills


• Proficiency in personal computer use


• Frequent prolonged standing and walking


• Occasional lifting of supplies/equipment up to 25 lbs


• Clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversations by phone or in person


• Manual dexterity and mobility


• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform related physical activities


• Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less, judge distance and space relationships, bring objects into focus, and distinguish and identify different colors


• License/certification: None

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in phlebotomy procedures, including specimen collection, processing, and delivery, while providing exceptional customer service. Capable of performing physical tasks required for the role, including prolonged standing and manual dexterity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Phlebotomy Expertise


• Specimen Collection


• Customer Service Skills


• Computer Proficiency


• Physical Dexterity

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Phlebotomy Procedures


• Specimen Processing


• Laboratory Testing


• Patient Specimen Collection


• Computer Use

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Customer Service


• Decision-Making


• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• High School Diploma


• Phlebotomy Training Program


• Hospital Laboratory


• Reference Laboratory


• Physician Office Laboratory