Lab Staff Assistant II - Outpatient - Full Time -1st Shift

About the role

The Laboratory Staff Assistant II (LSAII) provides phlebotomy, specimen management, and EKG testing services for neonate to adult patients at Dayton Children's Hospital - Main Campus, Outreach department. The role supports all DCH locations, may involve travel, and includes performing waived laboratory tests and associated quality control while adhering to hospital values and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy (capillary and venipuncture) and specimen management for patients ranging from neonates to adults.
• Conduct EKG testing.
• Independently perform waived laboratory tests and run associated controls to ensure reliable results.
• Support laboratory operations across all Dayton Children’s Hospital locations (main and south campuses, testing centers, Lab Link, Outreach, and other clinical sites), including travel as needed.
• Carry out all aspects of QA/QC for the center’s lab and contents, maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory agencies and hospital standards.
• Adhere to Dayton Children’s Hospital Values.
• Maintain working knowledge of Sunquest LIS functions, including patient registration, order transcription in EPIC, and order entry in the LIS.
• Ensure all certification, training documents, and subsequent QA/QC monitoring meet Dayton Children’s requirements to preserve the integrity, quality, and reputation of Laboratory Services.

Requirements

• GED or High School diploma.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy certificate must be obtained within 1 year of hire‑on date.
• Successful completion of the pediatric phlebotomy patient training program provided by the hospital.
• EKG training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Pediatric phlebotomy experience with capillary and venipuncture techniques.
• Preferred: Experience as a specimen processor, patient registration, scheduling, customer service, or in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy certification (in addition to the required certificate).

Skills

• Knowledge of Sunquest LIS and its applicable functions.
• Proficiency with EPIC for patient registration and order transcription.
• Ability to perform order entry in the LIS.
• Strong attention to detail for QA/QC processes.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Schedule

Full‑time position, 40 hours per week.