Laboratory Assistant

Overview

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to perform specimen processing and test performance in compliance with regulatory requirements, policy, and procedures, and the TCRHCC’s goals of providing quality patient care. All essential functions will be performed under the direct supervision of a medical technologist or medical laboratory technician. The Laboratory Assistant will not be allowed to report patient results. The laboratory provides 24‑hour coverage and rotational, day, evening, or night shifts, weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: No experience necessary
• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
• A successful interview exhibiting an overall outstanding performance.
• All employment references must address and indicate success in each of the following areas:
  • Positive working relationships with others
  • Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
  • Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
  • Ability to take initiative, apply teamwork principles and build rapports with others
  • Must commit to comprehensive on‑the‑job training with the ability to follow instructions
  • Effective communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of