Weekend Lab Assistant — Specimen Handling & Support

Washington Regional Medical System; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support Medical Laboratory Technicians and Scientists under supervision. The role emphasizes accurate patient/specimen labeling, rapid specimen processing, and phlebotomy support as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred Laboratory Assistant licensure and phlebotomy certification. This role involves standing 90% of the time, potential exposure to body fluids, and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensure and Certifications: Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomy Certification, preferred.
• Experience: 1-year medical laboratory assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents the laboratory as a model of the behavioral standards of the institution; supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization; promotes a respectful work environment.
• Verifies accuracy of patient and specimen information 100% of the time.
• Examines specimens for adequacy and appropriateness.
• Properly labels specimens and prepares aliquots with 100% positive patient/specimen identification.
• Receives and processes specimens (delivers, centrifuges, aliquots, etc) quickly to ensure established turn-around-time goals are met.
• Assists with inquiries pertaining to specimen requirements, specimen stability, and test turn-around-times.
• Assists with phlebotomy as needed.
• Assists with send out specimen processing.
• Assist point of care team as needed.
• Maintaining a clean working environment and sanitizing benchtops and equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Medical laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Laboratory Assistant licensure (preferred)

Job description

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support Medical Laboratory Technicians and Scientists under supervision. The role emphasizes accurate patient/specimen labeling, rapid specimen processing, and phlebotomy support as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred Laboratory Assistant licensure and phlebotomy certification. This role involves standing 90% of the time, potential exposure to body fluids, and