Laboratory Assistant II

The Laboratory Assistant II performs routine technical and clerical functions. Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested.

• Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing.
• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• Will perform waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.

• Required:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program
  • Certifications: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires
• Preferred:
  • Education: Completion of a phlebotomy program
  • Experience: In addition to above, basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience
  • Certifications: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar