Lab Assistant

About the Role

The Lab Assistant collects a variety of specimen types from pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Duties include using the Lab Information System (LIS) to place and receive orders, retrieve patient test results, prepare requisitions, maintain filing systems, print and deliver reports, provide data collection support, process and distribute laboratory samples, and handle phone communications. The role also involves greeting and registering patients using EPIC, performing basic laboratory testing under supervision, and potentially performing semi-technical tasks such as loading samples on instruments and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary blood samples, NP swabs for Flu, Covid, or throat/nares samples from patients of all ages.
• Provide proper instruction for urine collection to patients.
• Perform clerical and interpersonal tasks related to clinical lab services.
• Use the Lab Information System (LIS) to manage orders and patient test results.
• Perform and furnish results for CLIA-waived testing procedures as assigned.
• Greet and register laboratory patients using EPIC.
• Answer and process phone calls.
• Carry out patient satisfaction program requirements.
• Perform semi-technical duties, such as loading samples on instruments and taking inventory.
• Follow instructions pertaining to laboratory test procedures.
• Identify, match, and distinguish colors accurately.
• Ensure specimens are collected from the correct patient and recorded accurately.
• Support the hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for DNV programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good manual dexterity skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Detail-oriented to ensure accurate patient and specimen identification.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Certifications: National Phlebotomy Certification (required). Current BLS Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months of phlebotomy experience in a working laboratory (required).

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication.
• Visual acuity for observing patient conditions, reading documentation, and distinguishing colors.
• Tactile perception for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture.
• Motor coordination for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Continuous walking and standing throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and frequently push, pull, carry, or reposition objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds with appropriate techniques or assistance.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Primarily indoor healthcare environment (e.g., hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility).
• Exposure to variable indoor temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment.
• Fast-paced and unpredictable environment with high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Multiple simultaneous demands and varying noise levels due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.

Pay

Hourly rate: $19.41 – $29.73.

Schedule

Full-time, 36 hours per week, day shift.