Lab Tech Assistant - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Job Summary

The Lab Tech Assistant is responsible for laboratory duties that include preparing specimens for analysis, registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures. In addition, the position involves performing phlebotomy and specimen collection according to established procedures to ensure proper processing.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Collects blood specimens from patients, follows established venipuncture procedures, and transports specimens to the testing laboratory to ensure specimen integrity
• Supports technologists by assisting with the loading and maintenance of instruments, making up of reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products
• Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions and informs appropriate personnel of issues and resolutions
• Maintains departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones when needed

Essential Functions

• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly

Education and Experience

• High School Degree or GED (required)
• Biology or Chemistry degree (preferred)
• Laboratory experience preferred, but not required
• Keyboarding or data experience preferred, but not required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support

Benefits

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.