Laboratory Assistant Trainee/ Phlebotomist Program
About The Position
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA)/Phlebotomist Trainee prepares patient samples for testing in the diagnostic laboratory. Activities may include performing phlebotomy; accessioning samples delivered to the laboratory; centrifuging and pipetting samples; packaging samples; and operating instruments. Trainees may also answer phone calls and troubleshoot issues. Work may take place in preanalytical areas such as Specimen Receiving and Phlebotomy, as well as in nearly every department within the diagnostic laboratory. The program begins January 4, 2027. Trainees complete four weeks of online lecture material covering safety, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology, followed by rotations in specimen receiving, anatomic pathology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and outpatient phlebotomy for phlebotomists. The role requires professional communication with peers, instructors, physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients, both verbally and in writing. Trainees also answer phones, record messages, collect specimen delivery information, maintain documentation, and ensure laboratory samples are collected, handled, labeled, and transported properly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of relevant work experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Complete four weeks of online lectures covering safety, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology.
- Attend rotations in specimen receiving, anatomic pathology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and outpatient phlebotomy for phlebotomists.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with peers, instructors, physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients, verbally and in writing.
- Answer phones and record messages.
- Collect specimen delivery information and maintain documentation.
- Ensure laboratory samples are collected, handled, labeled, and transported properly.
- Prepare patient samples for diagnostic laboratory testing, including accessioning, centrifuging, pipetting, packaging, and operating instruments.
- Perform phlebotomy as applicable to the role.
- Troubleshoot issues.
Benefits
- The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
