The Lab Assistant III performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested. Will process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens as requested. Assists pathologist and histology techs as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. • Performs venous and capillary phlebotomy. • Maintains specimen integrity and follows proper labeling protocols for specimens tubes/containers • Processes blood and other body fluids for various analyses to be performed by either BHS or reference laboratories. • Tests specimens, under general supervision, for clinical studies in accordance with established BHS policies and procedures • Reports lab results accurately and responsively, recognizing abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient tests. • Inputs and retrieves data from the laboratory computer system. • Performs basic clerical functions • Assists in stocking and maintaining laboratory supply inventory • Assists in writing of procedures as necessary • Assists with training phlebotomists or laboratory students MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates degree in laboratory or medical field from an accredited institution. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Three years of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar. #LI-JH5