Laboratory Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives • Council Bluffs, IA • 5h ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We can't express enough how important our lab staff is to our mission and calling! As a lab assistant with CommonSpirit Health you will be assisting with a variety of procedures. You will be receiving and preparing for the tests as they come in, as well as performing some testing as allowed. If you are someone looking to join an amazing culture and community, and gain some valuable healthcare and lab experience, then we want to talk to you!

Some of what you'll do:

Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.

Practice HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions and maintain good communication within the department and throughout the hospital.

Take responsibility for the department workflow and assist all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency creating an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and collaboration.

Process specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution, and move samples quickly for testing.

May perform allowed laboratory testing following written technical policies and procedures.

Evaluate and release test results under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist, evaluating result validity considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity and prior patient results.

Handle Laboratory Send-out testing, processing and organizing packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories.

Use good judgment when problem solving and request help when needed.

May perform phlebotomy, following blood collection procedures and utilizing appropriate collection techniques to obtain samples adhering to quality and quantity requirements

May assist with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.

Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintain records as trained.

Monitor department supply inventory, assist in stocking, and complete reagent logs.

Job Requirements

Required:

High School Diploma or GED

BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire

Excellent customer service and time management skills

Preferred:

6 Months experience in acute care facility

Lab Assistant and/or Phlebotomy certification

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$18.51 - $26.15 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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