Lab Assistant - Laboratory Support Services (Entry-Level, Great Growth Opportunities Available)

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

17d • $17 - $23

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of laboratory duties within the assigned department, in order to provide appropriate service levels to both internal and external customers. The Laboratory Assistant I will be proficient in one of the following, the Laboratory Assistant II will be proficient in two of the following, and a Laboratory Assistant III will be proficient in all of the following: Laboratory Customer Service Phlebotomy Specimen Processing

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to use a computer and required applications
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret business documents, policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate both directly and via phone/email sensitive information and respond to questions from patients, customers, provider, coworkers, and vendors
• Ability to recognize and solve basic problems regarding area of responsibility and to refer involved issues to the department supervisor
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
• Ability to work under stressful situations and able withstand the sight of blood
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in simple written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to read and comprehend departmental SOPS and safety manuals.
• Ability to utilize basic ordering and inquiry functions within the Laboratory Information System.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Experience in a Healthcare/Customer Service Environment or similar setting preferred
• Medical Terminology preferred
• Proficient in keyboarding

Benefits

• Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees