Laboratory Assistant II

Main Line Health • Paoli, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a specimen processing role. The Lab Assistant II processes and handles specimens for testing in multiple Clinical and Anatomic areas of the laboratory. You may be required to obtain blood specimens on patients of all ages by venipuncture and micro-collection techniques for laboratory analysis. This role is responsible for receiving, accessioning, and preparation of surgical tissue specimens in the pathology grossing room.

Requirements

• 2+ years laboratory experience required.
• Maintains certification in the Packaging and Shipping of Hazardous Goods.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer and clerical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in 2 different areas of the lab strongly preferred.
• 1 year experience with infant collections
• Certification as a medical assistant or related field preferred.
• If MA, certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Receiving, processing, and communicating critical information to all levels of the healthcare team.
• Processing and handling specimens for testing in multiple Clinical and Anatomic areas of the laboratory.
• Obtaining blood specimens on patients of all ages by venipuncture and micro-collection techniques for laboratory analysis.
• Receiving, accessioning, and preparation of surgical tissue specimens in the pathology grossing room.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 per year based upon Full or Part Time status.
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off per year based on Full or Part Time status.
• Employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors.
• Free employee parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED