JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor the Medical Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for a variety of specimen collections on children both inpatients & outpatients, processing tests, referral test analysis preparation & shipping registration & lab test order entry hospital/departmental computer procedures Microbiology specimen processing & departmental instrument maintenance. Working behind the scenes, the MLA II helps to save lives every day!

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Love for science!

- The ability to remain calm under stress

- Problem solver

- Attention to detail

- Flexibility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or Equivalent

One year of experience

Phlebotomy certificate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience

BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association)

Prior pediatric experience...