Laboratory Assistant I
Core
Performs phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, transport, and billing within a hospital pathology laboratory.
Role type
Laboratory Assistant I (Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing)
Builds
Patient test results and specimen handling for hospital diagnostics
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Venipuncture, capillary sticks, specimen labeling, centrifugation, aliquot preparation, specimen transport, patient identification, charge entry, equipment maintenance, quality control documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Hospital Information System, Compliance Checker software
Responsibilities
Perform routine and STAT venipuncture; collect and transport specimens; process and label samples; centrifuge and store specimens; enter charges and record results; maintain equipment and supplies; train new employees and students.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC