Senior Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Handling & QA

UVA Health; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate III to perform pre-analytical processing of specimens for testing in the clinical laboratory. Responsibilities include data entry, order review, specimen labeling, phlebotomy, and pathology support, with on-call duties and travel between facilities as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with preferred associate or bachelor’s degree, and at least two years in healthcare or a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology to perform lab tasks.
• Ability to communicate with medical staff regarding procedures and results.
• Ability to follow written protocols and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical processing of biological specimens.
• Enter client demographic information and process orders.
• Review orders, reconcile specimen issues, and support send-out testing.
• Ensure proper patient registration and labeling of samples.
• Assist with phlebotomy, pathology support, and supply management.
• Support inventory and documentation; answer phones as needed.
• Mentor CLA I/II as assigned and participate in safety rounds.

Skills

Healthcare terminology

Data entry

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor preferred

Job description

UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate III to perform pre-analytical processing of specimens for testing in the clinical laboratory. Responsibilities include data entry, order review, specimen labeling, phlebotomy, and pathology support, with on-call duties and travel between facilities as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with preferred associate or bachelor’s degree, and at least two years in healthcare or a lab setting.