Laboratory Assistant

Lab Assistant PRN / As Needed Location: Wadsworth - Rittman, 195 Wadsworth Rd, Wadsworth, OH 44281 Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary Performs a limited number of routine laboratory tests and initial sample preparation, collects specimens, distributes samples to work areas, and performs clerical functions. Minimum Qualifications Formal Education Required: High School Diploma Experience And Training Required Six (6) months experience with exposure to clerical/detail oriented tasks.Prior experience in healthcare preferred. Other Skills, Competencies And Qualifications Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignityMust work in bio-hazardous areas where exposure to bacterial contamination may occurMust maintain the confidentiality of test resultsMust have near visual acuity and manual dexterity sufficient to operate microscopes and other equipment requiring fine adjustmentMust be able to communicate, verbally or in writing, test results to physicians and nursing unitsMust be able to move with efficiency between lab sections and nursing unitsSkill in use of computers or ability to acquire such skills to operate application packages used by departmentAssumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy Level Of Physical Demands Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or ten to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously to move objects. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $19.23/hr - $23.08/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits. Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Supplemental Life and AD&DDependent Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityAccident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical IllnessRetirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent CareEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Identity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEducation AssistanceDaily Pay