Clinical Lab Assistant

Intermountain Health•Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital, OH

2d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Assistant works as part of a dynamic laboratory team in a professional setting, supporting laboratory organization and patient care in collaboration with doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory scientists. The role involves ordering and preparing patient samples, including blood and other body fluids, and delivering specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility. Caregivers in this position can gain experience and knowledge to support workplace and career advancement. This position is based at Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. It is overnight, scheduled for 7 days on and 7 days off, and has 35 scheduled weekly hours. The hourly pay range is $18.94–$24.62, with the actual rate dependent on experience. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer literacy.
Communication skills.
Patient care skills.
Knowledge of laboratory operations.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a community college program, nursing program, EMT program, or other healthcare-related program.
Previous experience in healthcare and/or a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

Use the Electronic Medical Record and/or Laboratory Information System to place orders; receive, route, track, and store specimens; label specimens according to policy and procedure; and query test results.
Provide clerical, administrative, and customer service support to the department.
Answer phones and provide information to nursing floors, physicians, office staff, couriers, and patients.
Dispatch couriers as required.
Communicate test results and other reports to nursing units and physician offices, electronically or in printed form, including to providers, nurses, medical assistants, physician assistants, and other staff.
Monitor and maintain supply inventory.
Assist in training and orienting new associates.
Order and prepare patient samples, including blood and other body fluids, and deliver specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility.