Lab Assistant (Full-time, 8am-4:30pm)
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Laboratory Assistant provides support to Medical Laboratory Technicians and Scientists by processing specimens and ensuring accurate patient identification. Responsibilities include centrifuging, aliquoting, and maintaining a clean, sanitized working environment.
The role of the Laboratory Assistant reports to the Laboratory Supervisor or Director of Laboratory. This position is responsible for providing support for Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists and performs duties under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Essential Position Responsibilities Represents the laboratory as a model of the behavioral standards of the institution; supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization; promotes a respectful work environment. Verifies accuracy of patient and specimen information 100% of the time. Examines specimens for adequacy and appropriateness. Properly labels specimens and prepares aliquots with 100% positive patient/specimen identification. Receives and processes specimens (delivers, centrifuges, aliquots, etc) quickly to ensure established turn-around-time goals are met. Assists with inquiries pertaining to specimen requirements, specimen stability, and test turn-around-times. Assists with phlebotomy as needed. Assists with send out specimen processing. Assist point of care team as needed. Maintaining a clean working environment and sanitizing benchtops and equipment. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED Licensure and Certifications: Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomy Certification, preferred.
A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomy certifications. One year of medical laboratory assistant experience is preferred.
Market context
In Arkansas, lab assistant roles are often tied to steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that need dependable support for specimen handling and routine lab workflow. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with Laboratory Assistant or Phlebotomy certifications and prior medical laboratory assistant experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight any hands-on lab, phlebotomy, or patient-facing experience.
