Laboratory Assistant II - PT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders through Hospital Information Systems and Laboratory Information Systems (clinical laboratory and/or anatomic pathology) and verifying specimen acceptability. The role performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures that do not require Medical Technologist or Histotechnologist interpretation, following laboratory policy accurately, safely, and in a timely manner.

This position is scheduled for three days per week, eight hours per day, on the day shift. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.

The role requires effective communication with internal and external customers, basic knowledge of laboratory information systems, critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Six months of prior experience as a lab assistant is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of prior experience as a laboratory assistant.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Critical thinking, effective communication, and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, work in a stressful environment, and take appropriate action.
• Ability to work three days per week, eight hours per day, with every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of bone marrow specimens.
• Support technologists by loading and maintaining instruments; preparing reagents; thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products; and performing maintenance and function checks.
• Keep appropriate personnel informed about instrument problems and their resolutions.
• Operate, maintain, and repair clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training, including performing waived testing, routine preventive maintenance, calibrations, quality control, and safety checks.
• Set up microbiology cultures and prepare gram stains when assigned to the Microbiology department.
• Perform phlebotomy to support accurate and timely processing of laboratory test orders.
• Provide laboratory customer service, including handling add-on requests, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, and result inquiries.
• Perform clerical duties; maintain equipment and adequate supplies; and keep the work area safe, aseptic, and organized.
• Assist with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED