Lab Assistant - Core Laboratory - St. Joseph Warren Hospital
About The Position
The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection and uses the Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) for phlebotomy-related functions, soft patient registration, order entry, result lookup, and report generation. The role processes specimens for diagnostic and referral testing, sorts specimen drop-offs according to insurance, and ensures specimens are accurately registered as needed. The position may include phlebotomist duties and serves patients across all listed age groups, from neonates through geriatrics. This is a collective bargaining unit position in the Core Laboratory at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic computer skills and data entry.
- Skills in active listening, service orientation, verbal and written communication, problem solving, customer service, coordination, organization, time management, compassion, specimen collection, blood draws, sample analysis, phlebotomy, and collection software.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy certification.
- One year of phlebotomy experience.
- Basic phlebotomy training.
Responsibilities
- Perform specimen collection procedures.
- Process and send out specimens and body fluids.
- Enter orders.
- Accession, centrifuge, and aliquot samples.
- Generate reports.
- Soft-register patients.
- Provide basic customer service.
- Maintain inventory levels and stock supplies.
- Sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance and ensure accurate specimen registration as needed.
- Perform phlebotomist duties as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
