Youth Apprentice - Lab Assitant/Phlebotomist This position will work up to 16 hours per week
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Job Summary
The Youth Apprentice Lab Assistant is a structured learning position designed to introduce high school students to clinical laboratory operations and healthcare careers. Under direct supervision, the apprentice gains hands-on experience in patient interaction, specimen handling (such as blood, urine, etc.), laboratory processes, safety standards, and professional workplace expectations. The primary goal of this role is skill development, career exploration, and foundational understanding of laboratory science within a healthcare environment.
What you will do
- Assist with preparing patients and lab areas for specimen collection and observe trained staff performing procedures. Review test orders and confirm specimen requirements.
- Learn to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients by observing trained staff. Assist with identifying and labeling specimens, and, once properly trained and with a qualified lab assistant nearby, perform collections under supervision while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Support patient check-in, basic information, and assist with order entry in lab computer systems.
- Assist with simple lab tests under supervision.
- Provide general administrative and customer service support, including answering phones and maintaining logs or files.
- Help maintain lab readiness by cleaning work areas, restocking supplies, and assisting with equipment organization.
Education Qualifications
- High school student in the grade level junior or senior. Participating in the Youth Apprenticeship program in accordance with school criteria. Required
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates an eagerness to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills, fostering adaptability and growth in dynamic environments.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Fosters work and patient relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.
- Possess skills to effectively problem solve.
- Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy levels.
- Ability to work and meet changing demands.
- Exhibits receptiveness to learning the usage of EMR (electronic medical records) systems, computer, phone, and office equipment.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPR/BLS Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from approved program or Prevea sponsored program. within 30 Days Required
Physical Demands
- Sit - Occasionally
- Stand - Frequently
- Walk - Frequently
- Drive - Rarely
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Bend (Waist) - Frequently
- Squat - Rarely
- Kneel/Crawl - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Constantly
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Frequently
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Frequently
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Constantly
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Occasionally
- Hazards - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
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Prevea Health
Mar 10, 2026