Clinical Laboratory Assistant II (CLA II)

ACH Arkansas Children's Hospital

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West Little Rock Until 8/31/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC015140 West Little Rock Clinic

Summary:

West Little Rock Clinic - Mon-Fri days, typically 8:30am-5pm work day - 2 years phlebotomy experience & required certification (see job description for list of cert options)

Additional Information:

Full-time Monday-Friday days, typically a 8:30am-5pm work day. Mondays - Thursdays end based on last patient appointment (could go past 5pm) & typically leave early on Fridays.

Performs both inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy procedures and serves as a resource for the troubleshooting and problem-solving of all specimen collection, processing, receiving, and distribution processes.

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Associate Degree

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 2 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required -  

Recommended Certifications:

Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified or Registered Phlebotomy Technician -  , Nationally Certified Multi-Skilled Medical Laboratory Assistant (NCMSMLA) - National Healthcare Workers Association, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Registered Medical Assistant - Unknown Issuer

Description

1. Collects and processes blood specimens.

2. Coordinates staff, maintains staffing schedule and lab assistance staff support to call center.

3. Assists hospital personnel on draw orders, draw volumes and hard-to-draw patients.

4. Trains phlebotomists including coordination of testing and documentation.

5. Performs clerical duties including data entry, stocking, supply maintenance, cleaning equipment and documentation.

6. Supports department supervisor in the review and update of procedures.

7. Oversees the review of the Client and Out-Patient referred requisitions.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

  

About this role

Summary

Performs blood specimen collection, processes samples, trains staff, and supports lab operations.

Job title

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II (CLA II)

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

West Little Rock; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

phlebotomycertificationdata entrysupply maintenance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

phlebotomyspecimen collectionclinical procedurestraining
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Little Rock, AR, USA

On-site City