Akron Children's · 3 hours ago
Lab Assistant
Boardman, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expAkron Children's is a healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Lab Assistant to support laboratory operations. The role involves ordering and processing tests, specimen management, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Reviews orders for various tests requested by the provider/physician and converts these requests to correct tests in the LIS
Obtains, receives, and processes specimens prior to testing
Utilizes sterile specimen handling techniques when needed during specimen handling, accessioning, and processing
Performs pre-analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols
Performs analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols
Able to prepare specimens, as needed, for send out testing
Performs duties of a phlebotomist as required
Ensures compliance of all regulatory and safety standards
Collects laboratory glassware from all laboratory departments and research; follows pre-treatment/special handling procedures on glassware; packages and sterilizes supplies/glassware according to procedure; loads and operates laboratory glassware washer and sterilizer; process glassware; deliver glassware to all Lab Departments and other labs as assigned
Collects specimens and slides for Histology Lab as needed
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Full-Time, 36 Hours/Week
Day Shift
Onsite
The Lab Assistant provides support to the laboratory and may serve multiple functions, including ordering/receiving tests in the LIS, performing pre-analytic and analytic procedures, specimen transport, specimen accessioning and processing, preparing specimens for send out testing, phlebotomy, handling/processing glassware, and other duties as required
Reviews orders for various tests requested by the provider/physician and converts these requests to correct tests in the LIS
Obtains, receives, and processes specimens prior to testing
Utilizes sterile specimen handling techniques when needed during specimen handling, accessioning, and processing
Performs pre-analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols
Performs analytical tasks correctly and according to established/approved protocols
Able to prepare specimens, as needed, for send out testing
Performs duties of a phlebotomist as required
Ensures compliance of all regulatory and safety standards
Collects laboratory glassware from all laboratory departments and research; follows pre-treatment/special handling procedures on glassware; packages and sterilizes supplies/glassware according to procedure; loads and operates laboratory glassware washer and sterilizer; process glassware; deliver glassware to all Lab Departments and other labs as assigned
Collects specimens and slides for Histology Lab as needed
Other duties as required
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required
Certification: None required
Experience working with all levels within an organization is required
Preferred
Experience in sterile processing is preferred
Experience in lab skills is preferred
Experience in healthcare is preferred
Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is preferred
Knowledge of basic biology and chemistry preferred
Graduate of an approved medical assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy program is preferred
Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is preferred
Company
Akron Children's
More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
Youngstown FoundationKeyBankNational Institute of Nursing Research
2024-12-12Grant· $0.1M
2024-01-24Grant· $0.75M
2023-04-05Grant· $1.3M
Leadership Team
Lisa Aurilio
Chief Operating Officer
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