Phlebotomy & Lab Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to support specimen collection, processing, and clerical tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes accurate patient identification, safe specimen labeling, and adherence to infection control policies.

The position requires a High School diploma and at least 1 year of phlebotomy or lab experience. Work involves phlebotomy, processing, and assisting the laboratory team across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of phlebotomy or laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates specimen preparation and packaging for reference lab testing and monitors outstanding reference lab orders.
• Scan reference lab reports into the system and retrieve scanned documents.
• Obtain blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Register and order tests for patients and ensure scripts are scanned daily.
• Instruct patients on urine, sputum, and stool collection and accept specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to support specimen collection, processing, and clerical tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes accurate patient identification, safe specimen labeling, and adherence to infection control policies.

The position requires a High School diploma and at least 1 year of phlebotomy or lab experience. Work involves phlebotomy, processing, and assisting the laboratory team across shifts.