Lab Assistant

Full-time, 40 Hours/week
M-F 6AM-2:30PM and every other weekend 530AM-2PM and holiday rotation
Onsite Akron, OH

The Lab Assistant provides support to the laboratory and may serve multiple functions, including ordering/receiving tests in the LIS, performing pre-analytic and analytic procedures, specimen transport, specimen accessioning and processing, preparing specimens for send out testing, phlebotomy, handling/processing glassware, and other duties as required.

Duties may include some or all of the following, depending on work assignments and laboratory area:

• Reviews orders for various tests requested by the provider/physician and converts these requests to correct tests in the LIS.
• Obtains, receives, and processes specimens prior to testing.
• Utilizes sterile specimen handling techniques when needed during specimen handling, accessioning, and processing.
• Performs pre-analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols.
• Performs analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols.
• Able to prepare specimens, as needed, for send out testing.
• Performs duties of a phlebotomist as required.
• Ensures compliance of all regulatory and safety standards.
• Collects laboratory glassware from all laboratory departments and research; follows pre-treatment/special handling procedures on glassware; packages and sterilizes supplies/glassware according to procedure; loads and operates laboratory glassware washer and sterilizer; process glassware; deliver glassware to all Lab Departments and other labs as assigned.
• Collects specimens and slides for Histology Lab as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in sterile processing is preferred.
• Experience in lab skills is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Knowledge of basic biology and chemistry preferred. Graduate of an approved medical assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program is preferred
• Certification: None required.
• Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.