Laboratory Assistant
Core
Entry-level laboratory role serving as the first point of contact for specimen collection, processing, and patient registration in a hospital central lab.
Role type
Laboratory Assistant (Entry-level)
Builds
Specimen collection, processing, and lab workflow support for hospital patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen labeling, patient identification verification, basic equipment troubleshooting, clerical duties
Preferred skills
Phlebotomy experience (2-5 years), Phlebotomy Certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Collect blood and other specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture; verify patient identification; process and label specimens; perform waived testing; greet patients and manage check-in; stock and rotate phlebotomy supplies; perform proficiency testing.
Seniority
Entry-level
