Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant to provide essential support to the laboratory and multiple functions, including ordering/receiving tests in the LIS, specimen transport, pre-analytic/analytic tasks, and phlebotomy. This is an onsite role at Akron, OH.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred phlebotomy or medical assistant training and 0–2 years of related experience, along with basic MS Office skills and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; biology/chemistry knowledge preferred.
• Graduate of approved medical assistant, EMT or phlebotomy program preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review orders and prepare tests in LIS.
• Obtain, receive, and process specimens.
• Perform pre-analytic and analytic tasks.
• Phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Handle and process glassware and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Transport specimens between departments.

Skills

Sterile processing

Laboratory skills

Interpersonal communication

Healthcare experience

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/MA/EMT program preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Full-time, 40 Hours/week
M-F 6AM-2:30PM and every other weekend 530AM-2PM and holiday rotation
Onsite Akron, OH

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

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

• Experience in sterile processing is preferred.
• Experience in lab skill(s) is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Certification: None required.
• Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.
• Previous phlebotomy experience in a hospital, outpatient or clinical setting preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.