Laboratory Assistant Lead

About the role

The Laboratory Assistant Lead position plays a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries. Daily responsibilities include utilizing expertise and advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. As a lead, you will exercise limited supervision over staff, while performing much the same work as others in the job family, participating in the day-to-day operations of the work unit.

Responsibilities

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions.
• Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assisting all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency.
• Creates an atmosphere by manner, work, and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution.

Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire and Basic Life Support (through AHA) - CPR, within 90 Days and Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist: WA, within 6 - months
• Lead - Two years of current related work experience in both adult and pediatric phlebotomy within the last 5 years - upon hire

Preferred

• Certificate Other Lab Assistant Program 6 months experience in an acute care facility, upon hire
• Certificate Other Phlebotomy program, upon hire
• Lead - National registration with ASCP in Phlebotomy

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Foundational understanding of laboratory procedures
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and equipment applicable to the work unit at appointment

Benefits

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.