--- title: Laboratory Assistant II Days description: Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring for the Laboratory Assistant II Days role in Utica, NY. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/laboratory-assistant-ii-days-at-mohawk-valley-health-system-01a0b3db-53a5-7a7c-a306-6cdf29b24034 date: 2026-11-14T09:15:58Z og_description: Join Mohawk Valley Health System as Laboratory Assistant II Days in Utica, NY. Pays $19–$24 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/k5vfxs.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Utica, NY | | **Salary** | $19/hr - $24/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Mohawk Valley Health System sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 18 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Mohawk Valley Health System. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $44,000 – $61,000 a year (median $52,000). ## Description ## **Job Summary** THe Laboratory Assistant II receives patients, correctly identifies patients, collects specimens from patients, transports specimens, processes specimens, performs clerical functions, and assists technical personnel with assigned non-technical tasks. Processes and packages specimens being referred to a reference laboratory for testing. Works under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Manager, and Lab Supervisor. ## **Core Job Responsibilities** - Coordinates specimen preparation and packaging for reference lab testing. Monitors all outstanding reference lab orders. Scans reference lab reports into the computer system as they are received and retrieves scanned documents. - May assist the Supervisor with maintaining competency records and documentation and performs competency assessments. - Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture (capillary) or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test performed: * from neonates by capillary blood collection techniques; * from pediatric, * adolescents, * adult and geriatric patients. - Register and order tests on patients as needed following all current procedures completely including, but not limited to, ensuring scripts are scanned into computer system daily. - Instructs patients in collection of urine, sputum, stool specimens. Accepts these specimens from patients. - Follows Chain of Custody specimen collection protocols. - Follows correct patient identification procedures. - Ensures specimen collection and labeling is complete and accurate. - Provides patient care in a safe, effective and efficient manner, following all organizational and departmental policies and procedures. - Keeps carts and phlebotomy areas adequately stocked and neat and orderly. Disinfects at the end of each shift. - Arranges workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency in areas of phlebotomy and processing as assigned. - When assigned, acts as a responsible driver and adheres to all traffic laws. As assigned, assists the Supervisor with training, coaching and honing the skills of the Lab Assistants - Uses professional and courteous customer service in all interactions with co-workers, providers, patients. Remains calm in stressful situations. - Adheres to Infection Control program to prevent spread of infections, practice of standard precautions, protects self, peers, patients, and visitors from infection and uses appropriate personal protective equipment. - Perform other duties as required.   ## **Education/Experience Requirements** **REQUIRED:** - High school diploma - 1 year of Phlebotomy or laboratory experience.   ## **Licensure/Certification Requirements** ## **Disclaimer** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.   ## **Job Details** Req Id 98360 Department CLINICAL LABORATORY Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.50 FTE 1 Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2006 - UFCW Pay Range $19 - $24 per hour​ ## Skills - Laboratory Experience - Honing - Specimen Collection - Phlebotomy - Patient Care - Chain of Custody - Traffic Regulations - Packaging - Venipuncture - Infection Control - Laboratory Order Processing - Laboratory Testing - Coaching - Personal Protective Equipment - Customer Service ## Related - [More jobs at Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Science & Research jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Scientific Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/scientific-technicians?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Laboratory Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/science-and-research/scientific-technicians/laboratory-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 386231 jobs - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150066 jobs - [Utica, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/utica?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 707 jobs - [Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 268 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 386231 jobs - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150066 jobs - [Utica, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/utica?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 707 jobs - [Mohawk Valley Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mohawk-valley-health-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 268 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)