Laboratory Assistant - Nights

About the Role

We are a high-paced, high-volume laboratory offering state-of-the-art equipment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to grow as a current or future leader. We are looking for driven individuals to join our team-oriented, community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures for blood tests while adhering to all safety requirements.
• Receives and distributes specimens in the laboratory.
• Processes specimens for testing, storage, and send-out to reference laboratories.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and limitations of testing procedures.
• Performs waived testing as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the functionality of the lab’s automation line.
• Acts as a resource for laboratory information.
• Ensures timeliness of specimen collections and minimizes contamination.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology.
• One of the following:
  • 3 months of phlebotomy experience,
  • a phlebotomy certificate with 32 hours of clinical rotation,
  • 6 months of experience in a medical field providing patient care, including drawing blood or blood processing,
  • current MLT student in clinical rotations, or
  • one or more college-level courses in a biological science.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be maintained throughout employment.

Pay

$15.45–$25.24 per hour, depending on previous work experience. Position qualifies for a $1.75 per hour night shift differential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Retirement plans.
• Free parking.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Schedule

Thursday–Saturday, 1800–0630 (night shift).

Position type: Regular Full Time.