Lab Assistant III

• 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 

• Minimum Requirements
  • Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program.  
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Certifications: Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.
  • Education: Associates degree in laboratory or medical related field from an accredited institution preferred.
  • Certifications:  Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar preferred

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