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. Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• 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, assist 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 specimens into the lab, organized for department distribution
• Move processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing
• Handle Laboratory Send-out testing
• Process, organize, packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures
• Use good judgment when problem solving and request help when needed

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

$24.04 - $35.84 /hour