Clinical Laboratory Assistant

City/State Woodbridge, VA Overview Work Shift Second (Evenings) (United States of America) Job Summary Performs patient phlebotomy while maintaining the highest level of customer service. Collects, labels, and processes patient specimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry. Monitors supply levels. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; responsible for both internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution. Frequent interaction with hospital and physician offices staff. May perform EKG and operate glucometer. Completion of a Phlebotomy Program or Course in lieu of 1 year experience in Phlebotomy may be considered. BLS required within 60 days of hire. Qualifications: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National Phlebotomy Skills Active Listening, Communication, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking, Typing Speed 30 WPM, Writing Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. Sentara Healthcare is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15 years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!