Night Shift Clinical Lab Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Lab Assistant for a full-time night shift. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing across multiple lab disciplines, and clerical support within a CLIA-compliant environment.

Eligible candidates with a High School Diploma or GED, English proficiency, and licensure potential within six to twelve months are encouraged to apply. Training and advancement opportunities exist within a busy hospital laboratory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve preferred.
• Flexibility to work any shift, nights preferred.
• Eligible for Lab Assistant licensure by the State of Nevada within six months.
• Certification as Lab Assistant from venipuncture program within 12 months or 12 months experience as licensed phlebotomist.
• Must obtain Point of Care licensure within 12 months of hire (6 months if hired before 5/1/2023).
• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties including computer entry, filing, and telephone communication.
• Greet patients and visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of test terminology and phlebotomy procedures.
• Process specimens across microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank.
• Prepare specimens for reference laboratory and maintain supply stocks.
• Perform arterial, venipuncture and capillary draws; POCT licensure as required.

Job description

Saint Mary’s Health Network, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Lab Assistant for a full-time night shift. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing across multiple lab disciplines, and clerical support within a CLIA-compliant environment.

Eligible candidates with a High School Diploma or GED, English proficiency, and licensure potential within six to twelve months are encouraged to apply. Training and advancement opportunities exist within a busy hospital laboratory.