The Impact You Can Make
The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of laboratory duties within the assigned department, in order to provide appropriate service levels to both internal and external customers.
The Laboratory Assistant I will be proficient in one of the following, the Laboratory Assistant II will be proficient in two of the following, and a Laboratory Assistant III will be proficient in all of the following:
- Laboratory Customer Service
- Phlebotomy
Specimen Processing
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Education/Accredited Programs
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
Experience in a Healthcare/Customer Service Environment or similar setting preferred
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Skills/Abilities:
- Medical Terminology preferred
- Proficient in keyboarding
- Ability to use a computer and required applications
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret business documents, policies and procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate both directly and via phone/email sensitive information and respond to questions from patients, customers, provider, coworkers, and vendors
- Ability to recognize and solve basic problems regarding area of responsibility and to refer involved issues to the department supervisor
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
- Ability to work under stressful situations and able withstand the sight of blood
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in simple written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to read and comprehend departmental SOPS and safety manuals
Ability to utilize basic ordering and inquiry functions within the Laboratory Information System
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Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.00 to $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.
