Phlebotomy & Lab Assistant I — Full-Time

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System’s Laboratory Assistant I works closely with the Laboratory Services team to collect blood, prepare specimens, and register tests. You will follow strict procedures, maintain specimen integrity, and provide safe, patient-focused care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen labeling, and clerical duties, with emphasis on accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Depending on work location, valid driver’s license may be required.
• Preferred: 1 year phlebotomy or patient care experience.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy certification from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture with proper technique.
• Register and order tests, ensure scripts scanned into the computer daily.
• Instruct patients on urine, sputum, and stool collection; accept specimens.
• Follow Chain of Custody protocols for specimen handling.
• Ensure specimen collection and labeling are complete and accurate.
• Provide safe, effective patient care following policies.
• Keep phlebotomy carts stocked and disinfect at shift end.
• Manage workload to support patient care and lab processing.
• Serve as driver when assigned, following traffic laws.
• Maintain professional, courteous customer service and stay calm under pressure.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Patient care

Clerical work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license may be required

Phlebotomy certification from an accredited program

Job description

Mohawk Valley Health System’s Laboratory Assistant I works closely with the Laboratory Services team to collect blood, prepare specimens, and register tests. You will follow strict procedures, maintain specimen integrity, and provide safe, patient-focused care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, specimen labeling, and clerical duties, with emphasis on accuracy and customer service.