Lab Assistant II

Trinity Health

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Part-time, Casual/PRN position for a Lab Assistant II/Lead Lab Assistant. The role involves collecting blood samples, processing specimens, and communicating with patients and healthcare professionals regarding lab procedures and reports. The Lab Assistant II/Lead Lab Assistant also interprets physician orders, enters them into the lab computer system, and schedules appointments. Additionally, this role requires taking initiative, being detail-oriented, and potentially traveling to off-site locations for specimen collection. Collaboration with the lab management team is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Secondary Education / Phlebotomy Program or 4 years Laboratory experience.
Performed work successfully as a Lab Assistant I with above average annual evaluations, in order to be considered as a Lab Assistant II.
Ability to read, speak and write English effectively; and be able to demonstrate skill in communication, both verbal and non-verbal, as well as written.
Proficient use of computers.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy training certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect blood samples from patients.
Accurately identify, lab transfer and process specimens.
Receives and instructs patients, nurses, staff physicians, doctor’s offices regarding proper collection of specimens and laboratory reports, procedures and other lab information.
Receives and instructs patients, interprets physician’s orders, enters orders into lab computer system and schedules appointments.
Actively take initiative to complete the work of the laboratory.
Be accurate and very detail-oriented in work.
Occasionally be required to travel to off-site locations to register and collect specimens.
Communicate and work closely with lab management team.