Lab Assistant I Phlebotomy

Glens Falls Hospital; Village of Cambridge (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare facility as a Lab Assistant I in Phlebotomy. In this vital role, you'll perform essential laboratory duties to support both internal and external customers. You'll have the opportunity to utilize your skills in a healthcare environment, ensuring quality service delivery while working under pressure. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and a chance to contribute to patient care in a meaningful way. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory duties to provide service to customers.
• Proficient in specimen processing and laboratory customer service.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Keyboarding

Computer Proficiency

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Mathematical Skills

Stress Management

Task Prioritization

Understanding Instructions

Laboratory Information System

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Phlebotomy Experience

Healthcare/Customer Service Experience

Job description

Job Description - Lab Assistant I Phlebotomy (25057)

Description

The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of laboratory duties within the assigned department, in order to provide appropriate service levels to both internal and external customers.

The Laboratory Assistant I will be proficient in one of the following, the Laboratory Assistant II will be proficient in two of the following, and a Laboratory Assistant III will be proficient in all of the following:

• Laboratory Customer Service
• Specimen Processing

Qualifications

Education/Accredited Programs

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Experience in a Healthcare/Customer Service Environment or similar setting preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Medical Terminology preferred
• Proficient in keyboarding
• Ability to use a computer and required applications
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret business documents, policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate both directly and via phone/email sensitive information and respond to questions from patients, customers, provider, coworkers, and vendors
• Ability to recognize and solve basic problems regarding area of responsibility and to refer involved issues to the department supervisor
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
• Ability to work under stressful situations and able to withstand the sight of blood
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in simple written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to read and comprehend departmental SOPS and safety manuals.
• Ability to utilize basic ordering and inquiry functions within the Laboratory Information System.

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this position is $17.25 to $22.50 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings can be found here.

Primary Location

US-NY-Cambridge

Job

Allied Health - Laboratory Medicine

Schedule

Regular

Job Type

Part-time

Scheduled Time of Shift: 7a-1:30p