Senior Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Handling Lead

UVA Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate III at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center to perform pre-analytical processing of specimens and support laboratory operations. The role includes data entry, order review, specimen labeling, and patient phlebotomy within a busy clinical lab.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with preferred Associate or Bachelor's degree. On-call responsibilities and travel between campus facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
• Ability to work independently and follow written protocols.
• Experience with phlebotomy and safety procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytical processing of specimens for testing.
• Data entry of client demographics, processing orders, and order review.
• Assist with urine drug screens, specimen labeling, and sample distribution.
• Assist with inventory management and lab support activities.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Phlebotomy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's Preferred

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate III at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center to perform pre-analytical processing of specimens and support laboratory operations. The role includes data entry, order review, specimen labeling, and patient phlebotomy within a busy clinical lab.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with preferred Associate or Bachelor's degree. On-call responsibilities and travel between campus facilities may be required.