Lab Assistant I

Performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested.

Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing. Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens. Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned. Will perform waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program Experience Required: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program Preferred: In addition to above, basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience Certifications Required: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires Preferred: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar #LI-NR1