Laboratory Assistant

About the role

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

Responsibilities

- Utilize your expertise and advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. - Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions. - Practice HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. - Establish and maintain good communication within the department and with other hospital departments. - Take responsibility for the department workflow, assisting all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. - Create an atmosphere by manner, work, and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration. - Process specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution.

Requirements

- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or - High School GED General Studies, upon hire and - Basic Life Support (through AHA) - CPR, within 90 Days and - Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist: WA, within 6 - months

Preferred

- Certificate Other Lab Assistant Program 6 months experience in an acute care facility, upon hire and - Certificate Other Phlebotomy program, upon hire

Benefits

Depends on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.