Lab Assistant I - Lab Support Services (Cancer Center Lab)
About The Position
The Lab Assistant I supports Lab Support Services in the Cancer Center Lab and helps keep patient care moving by processing samples, answering calls, assisting patients, and performing blood draws when trained. Work may involve customer service, phlebotomy, specimen processing, or all three areas, with data entry required for all Lab Assistant positions. The role provides on-the-job training and offers a tiered progression, with increased pay as employees learn Level II and Level III responsibilities. No medical experience is required. It is presented as a potential stepping stone for people interested in nursing, pre-med, or biology.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fast typing skills and comfort using computers.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and comfort with the sight of blood.
- Friendly, professional, and clear communication with patients; strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Past retail, fast-food, or customer-service experience.
- Phlebotomy skills or experience.
Responsibilities
- Answer phones, look up lab results, and help patients.
- Learn to safely draw blood samples from patients.
- Prepare blood, urine, and tissue samples for the testing lab.
- Enter patient information into the lab computer system.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Competitive benefits.
- Affordable health insurance that starts quickly.
- Access to benefits offerings for active full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
