Laboratory Assistant III

Position Summary

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; 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 sendout/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.

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience: 3 years of laboratory experience.
  • LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION : Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Education: Associates degree in laboratory or medical related field from an accredited institution preferred.
  • Experience: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.
  • LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION : Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar preferred.

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