Hybrid Clinical Laboratory Assistant I - Lab AOMC bei Arnot Health

Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (CLA I)
Location: Elmira, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Rotating Weekends
Department: Laboratory Services

Join Arnot Health – Supporting Precision in Patient Care

Arnot Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (CLA I) to join our Laboratory Services team. As a CLA, you'll play an essential support role in the lab by performing key non-technical tasks that directly contribute to patient care and the accuracy of diagnostic testing. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we invite you to apply.

What You’ll Do:

• Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection:
  Perform blood draws with strict attention to patient identification and labeling (training provided if no prior experience).

• Specimen Processing & Accessioning:
  Receive and process specimens in the lab computer system, label and decant into appropriate containers for testing.

• Reference Lab Preparation:
  Utilize test catalogs to determine specimen stability, type, and transport requirements for reference lab testing.

• 24-Hour Urine Processing:
  Measure and accurately document total volume and prepare urine specimens for testing.

• Specimen Tracking & Test Add-Ons:
  Track specimens within the lab and process additional physician test orders using the lab system.

• Courier Services:
  Perform light courier duties between Arnot Ogden Medical Center (AOMC) and St. Joseph’s Hospital (SJH).

• Administrative Tasks:
  Answer phones, distribute faxes, check refrigerators, and assist with general office functions.

• Patient-Centered Focus:
  Provide friendly, respectful interactions with patients and colleagues to ensure a positive experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Valid driver’s license required (for courier duties)

• Phlebotomy experience preferred but not required—training provided

• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and lift objects up to 40 lbs

• Familiarity with safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance a plus

• Commitment to quality, detail, and patient service

Why Arnot Health?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• On-the-job training and career development

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunities to make a direct impact on patient outcomes

• Exposure to multiple areas of healthcare and lab operations

Start your healthcare career in a hands-on, essential role.
Apply today to become a Clinical Laboratory Assistant with Arnot Health—where your work truly matters.