Lab Assistant I - Lab Support Services (Cancer Center Lab)

Compensation: $18.25 – $27.00 per hour (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.)

The Impact You Can Make

As a Laboratory Assistant, you are the critical backbone of our healthcare team and the first step toward accurate patient care. Every sample you process, every phone call you answer, and every blood draw you perform directly affects a patient’s diagnosis and treatment plan. Your attention to detail ensures that doctors receive accurate results quickly, while your calm, reassuring presence can completely transform a stressful hospital visit into a positive experience for a nervous patient. You aren’t just handling paperwork and test tubes; you are actively keeping the hospital moving and helping save lives behind the scenes every single day.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Choose your tier: Start at Level I and get paid more as you learn Levels II and III.
• No medical experience needed: We offer on-the-job training.
• Clear career path: Great stepping stone for nursing, pre-med, or biology students.

What You’ll Do (Train in 1, 2, or all 3 areas):

• Customer Service: Answer phones, look up lab results, and help patients.
• Phlebotomy: Learn to safely draw blood samples from patients.
• Specimen Processing: Prep blood, urine, and tissue samples for the testing lab.
• Data Entry: Enter patient info into the lab computer system. (All Lab Assistant Positions)

Qualifications We Look For:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Fast typing skills and comfortable using computers
• Calm under pressure and completely comfortable with the sight of blood
• Friendly, professional, and clear when talking to patients. Strong communication skills.
• Experience (Bonus): Past retail, fast food, customer service, or phlebotomy skills are a plus!

Why Choose Glens Falls Hospital?

• Join a close-knit, highly collaborative team where coworkers look out for each other and celebrate successes together.
• We are proud to be a Magnet®-designated organization and part of the Albany Medical Health System, meaning you get to work with top-tier technology and clinical standards.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling options, competitive benefits, and affordable health insurance that kicks in quickly to support you and your family.
• Work right at the gateway to the Adirondacks, offering a safe, tight-knit community with easy access to beautiful outdoor landscapes and Lake George.