Laboratory Assistant I or II | Belle Fourche Clinic

Current Monument Health employees should apply via the internal career site through Workday.

About the role

It starts with heart. 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.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time.

Responsibilities

• Establish a cooperative working relationship with all caregivers, physicians, and leaders by promoting professionalism, compassion, and communication.
• Be punctual and ready to fulfill the duties of the assigned shift.
• Obtain blood specimens accurately and quickly using proper technique with attention to performing AIDET, patient identification, patient care, safety, and infection control practices.
• Restock supplies.
• Receive and process samples delivered to the lab; store samples appropriately.
• Track add-on and extra samples, store and discard specimens.
• Perform daily hold-over logs and resolve sample problems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and perform a variety of clerical and computer functions to ensure smooth operation of the department.
• Distribute specimens to the appropriate delivery point in each laboratory department.
• Answer the telephone in assigned sections.
• Participate in departmental and system-wide quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
• Preferred: NAACLS phlebotomy program certification.
• Certification as one of the following:
  • Phlebotomy Blood Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Phlebotomy Solutions
  • Phlebotomy Certification from an accredited University or accredited training professionals
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory and/or healthcare setting.

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.

Pay

Starting pay rate range: $17.42 - $21.72 per hour, determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.

• Laboratory Assistant I: $17.42 - $20.02
• Laboratory Assistant II: $18.90 - $21.72
• Senior Laboratory Assistant: $18.90 - $21.72

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 36