Lab Assistant (2341)
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Position Summary: The Lab Assistant supports essential operations within the clinical laboratory by performing phlebotomy specimen processing and a variety of rotating workflow tasks. This role ensures accurate collection labeling handling and preparation of specimens to support high-quality diagnostic testing across the health system. Working within a collaborative laboratory environment the Lab Assistant coordinates effectively with laboratory professionals and clinical staff to support timely turnaround of results. Responsibilities also include assisting with send-out coordination inventory maintenance and communication with care teams while consistently upholding patient safety confidentiality and regulatory standards in all aspects of laboratory support. Key Responsibilities: Perform venipuncture and specimen collection using established safety and identification protocols to ensure accuracy and patient comfort. Process label and prepare specimens for testing or sendout following laboratory procedures and transport requirements. Maintain organized work areas and monitor inventory levels ensuring adequate supplies for routine and specialty testing. Verify specimen information resolve basic collection or labeling issues and communicate with nursing or clinical staff to support timely testing. Enter and track specimen data in laboratory systems ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory and quality standards. Participate in rotating laboratory support duties as assigned to maintain efficient workflow across all service areas.
Licenses and Certifications Required None Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred Experience Requirements 1 year phlebotomy or Lab Assistant experience preferred Special Skills or Training Requirements None Physical Requirements: The role requires frequent standing walking and repetitive hand movements associated with phlebotomy and specimen handling. The Lab Assistant may need to bend reach and lift light to moderate supplies or specimen containers throughout the shift. Sufficient vision hearing and manual dexterity are essential for identifying specimens operating laboratory equipment and ensuring precision during collection and preparation tasks. Environmental Requirements: Work takes place in a clinical laboratory and patient care areas with regular exposure to biological specimens laboratory reagents and equipment. The role may involve contact with blood and body fluids requiring strict adherence to infectioncontrol practices PPE use and safety protocols. The work environment may include moderate noise timesensitive tasks and periods of high testing volume requiring sustained attention to detail.
Licenses and Certifications Required None Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred Experience Requirements 1 year phlebotomy or Lab Assistant experience preferred Special Skills or Training Requirements None Physical Requirements: The role requires frequent standing walking and repetitive hand movements associated with phlebotomy and specimen handling. The Lab Assistant may need to bend reach and lift light to moderate supplies or specimen containers throughout the shift. Sufficient vision hearing and manual dexterity are essential for identifying specimens operating laboratory equipment and ensuring precision during collection and preparation tasks. Environmental Requirements: Work takes place in a clinical laboratory and patient care areas with regular exposure to biological specimens laboratory reagents and equipment. The role may involve contact with blood and body fluids requiring strict adherence to infectioncontrol practices PPE use and safety protocols. The work environment may include moderate noise timesensitive tasks and periods of high testing volume requiring sustained attention to detail.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
