Laboratory Assistant II - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant II at Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY, provides patient reception, specimen collection, processing, and clerical support under supervision. The role supports reference lab testing and coordinates with the Laboratory Services team to ensure accurate, timely results.

Duties include blood collection by venipuncture and capillary methods, sample labeling, test registration, patient instruction for specimen collection, and strict adherence to infection control

Qualifications

• High school diploma is REQUIRED.
• 1 year of Phlebotomy or laboratory experience is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates specimen preparation and packaging for reference lab testing and monitors outstanding orders.
• Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture using appropriate technique.
• Registers and orders tests on patients following procedures, including scanning scripts into the system.
• Instructs patients on urine, sputum, and stool specimen collection and ensures proper labeling and handling.
• Maintains infection control practices and keeps phlebotomy areas clean and stocked.
• Assists with training and coaching of Lab Assistants as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory experience

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

1 year phlebotomy or lab experience

Job description

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Laboratory Assistant II - Full Time - Days

Job Summary

THe Laboratory Assistant II receives patients, correctly identifies patients, collects specimens from patients, transports specimens, processes specimens, performs clerical functions, and assists technical personnel with assigned non-technical tasks. Processes and packages specimens being referred to a reference laboratory for testing. Works under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Manager, and Lab Supervisor.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates specimen preparation and packaging for reference lab testing. Monitors all outstanding reference lab orders. Scans reference lab reports into the computer system as they are received and retrieves scanned documents.
• May assist the Supervisor with maintaining competency records and documentation and performs competency assessments.
• Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture (capillary) or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test performed:
  • from neonates by capillary blood collection techniques;
  • from pediatric,
  • adolescents,
  • adult and geriatric patients.
• Register and order tests on patients as needed following all current procedures completely including, but not limited to, ensuring scripts are scanned into computer system daily.
• Instructs patients in collection of urine, sputum, stool specimens. Accepts these specimens from patients.
• Follows Chain of Custody specimen collection protocols.
• Ensures specimen collection and labeling is complete and accurate.
• Provides patient care in a safe, effective and efficient manner, following all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Keeps carts and phlebotomy areas adequately stocked and neat and orderly. Disinfects at the end of each shift.
• Arranges workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency in areas of phlebotomy and processing as assigned.
• When assigned, acts as a responsible driver and adheres to all traffic laws. As assigned, assists the Supervisor with training, coaching and honing the skills of the Lab Assistants
• Uses professional and courteous customer service in all interactions with co-workers, providers, patients. Remains calm in stressful situations.
• Adheres to Infection Control program to prevent spread of infections, practice of standard precautions, protects self, peers, patients, and visitors from infection and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.
  

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma
• 1 year of Phlebotomy or laboratory experience.
  

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 98360
Department CLINICAL LABORATORY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $19 - $24 per hour