Laboratory Assistant

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Laboratory Assistant at Monument Health, you can begin your healthcare career with no experience necessary. You will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

Primary Location

Sturgis, SD USA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Starting Pay Rate Range

• $17.42 - $21.72

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Establishes a cooperative working relationship with all caregivers, physicians, and leaders by promoting professionalism, compassion, and communication.
• Will be punctual and ready to fulfill the duties of the assigned shift.
• Obtains blood specimens accurately and quickly using proper technique with attention to performing AIDET, patient identification, patient care, safety, and infection control practices.
• Restocks supplies.
• Receives and processes samples delivered to the lab. Stores samples appropriately. Tracks add-on and extra samples, stores and discards specimens. Performs daily hold over logs and resolves sample problems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and performs a variety of clerical and computer functions to ensure smooth operation of the department.
• Distributes specimens to the appropriate delivery point in each laboratory department.
• Answers the telephone in assigned sections.
• Involves in departmental and system wide quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
• Preferred Education - NAACLS phlebotomy program
• Certification - Phlebotomy Blood Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Phlebotomy Solutions or Phlebotomy Certification from accredited University or accredited training professionals or Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Experience - 1+ years in Clinical Laboratory and/or Healthcare Experience

Physical Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category

Diagnostics

Job Family

Laboratory

64 Monument Health Sturgis Hospital

Make a difference. Every day.

Mission Statement

Mission: To provide exceptional healthcare services that improve the health and well-being of our communities.

EEO Statement

Mission: To provide exceptional healthcare services that improve the health and well-being of our communities. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.