Laboratory Assistant Advanced Blood Bank Nights FT

About the role

Performs functions supportive to the laboratory and its technical procedures as directed by the leader.

Responsibilities

• Accurately accessesions and registers specimens for processing and testing.
• Maintains high quality and productivity as required by department.
• Follows designated procedures for labeling and processing; sorts and delivers specimens to technical areas as assigned.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and supplies as assigned.
• Operates all necessary equipment in designated laboratory.
• Answers phone and paging system as needed.
• Follows College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Chemical, biological, or life sciences degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Works in a busy environment around physicians, technologists, and other hospital team members.
• Works in an area containing biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
• May be required to stoop, reach, and lift light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.
• May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

Skills

• Accurate specimen accessioning and registration.
• High-quality specimen processing and delivery.
• Proper use and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Effective communication via phone and paging systems.
• Compliance with CAP requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education Assistance Program.

Pay

Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35

Schedule

Third shift, 4x10