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Abrazo Health · 14 hours ago

Laboratory Assistant II

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Abrazo Central Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Laboratory Assistant II will perform routine technical and clerical functions, including specimen registration, phlebotomy duties, and assisting in laboratory tests and specimen processing.

Health CareMedical

Responsibilities

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 CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested

Will assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested

Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Phlebotomy certificationLaboratory experienceBasic laboratory equipmentMedical software proficiencyAttention to detailService orientationInterpersonal skillsTeamwork skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program

Phlebotomy certification where State law requires

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

Preferred

Associate degree in the laboratory or medical-related field from an accredited institution

Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience

Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Company

Abrazo Health

Abrazo Health is an award-winning Arizona healthcare system, operating an array of hospitals, specialty institutes, a medical group, health plans and related services in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

Founded in 2003

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

5001-10000 employees