Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Processing and handling patient specimens
Performing phlebotomy via venipuncture
Maintaining sample integrity
The Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist supports lab operations by processing and handling patient specimens for diagnostic testing in an accurate and timely manner and following established protocols
Job Summary
The Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist supports lab operations by processing and handling patient specimens for diagnostic testing in an accurate and timely manner and following established protocols.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical, supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits.
Matching Summary
The Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist supports lab operations by processing and handling patient specimens for diagnostic testing in an accurate and timely manner and following established protocols.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
processing and handling patient specimens
performing phlebotomy via venipuncture
maintaining sample integrity
following established laboratory protocols
customer service with patients and staff
Nice-to-have
cooperating with nursing personnel
training other Lab Assistants
communicating during language barriers
using hospital resources for patient assistance
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years previous laboratory experience preferred
Phlebotomy certification preferred
Prior laboratory assistance and/or phlebotomy training required at certain locations