Lab Assistant II

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.
Licensure/Certifications: Phlebotomy Certification where State law requires.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.
Licensure/Certifications: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar.
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1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.

Responsibilities

Interpersonal skills to interact in a professional and competent manner using effective listening, verbal and written communications with patients, clients, laboratory colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
Service orientation actively looking for ways to care through respect, courtesy, empathy and warmth when communicating with patients and clients
Aware of response to others by using feedback, listening skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Team-work skills contributing to departmental success
Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software
Accurate data entry into medical software
Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity
Understands the pre-analytical variables that affect laboratory specimens
Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements
Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely
Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.
Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.