Laboratory Assistant III

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. 

Performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt, and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested. Will process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens, as requested. Assists pathologists and histotechs as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested.    

Completes prioritization, receipt, registration, and distribution of specimens. Has responsibility for send out/reference lab shipping, tracking, and billing. Will perform waived testing, as requested. Will assist with processing of anatomic pathology specimens including preparation of microscopic tissue slides, staining and specimen management, as requested.

Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Associate degree in the laboratory or medical-related field from an accredited institution

Experience
Required: 3 years of laboratory experience
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