Lab Aide - Processing | PRN status

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Be Part of Our Laboratory Team as a Processing Lab Aide! Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory has an opening for a PRN Lab Aide to be part of their team in Kalispell, MT! This PRN, as needed position, will assist in providing additional staffing and coverage for gaps in the schedule. No experience! We are willing to train if you have a desire to learn and are committed! What you'll be doing: As a Lab Aide in processing, you will support daily laboratory operations by: Receiving and handling various specimen types, including urine, microbiology samples, swabs, surgical specimens, and blood Verifying labeling accuracy and relabeling specimens when necessary Distributing specimens to appropriate laboratory departments for testing Answering phones and providing courteous, timely customer service What this PRN position offers you! Additional 12% PRN differential pay Shift differential pay Participation in our matching 401(k) Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The opportunity to work with a fun laboratory team with a positive culture!

Requirements

Must be comfortable working in a laboratory environment and handling specimens, as well as urine or blood samples
Current CPR certification per assigned area(s).
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare or lab experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Receiving and handling various specimen types, including urine, microbiology samples, swabs, surgical specimens, and blood
Verifying labeling accuracy and relabeling specimens when necessary
Distributing specimens to appropriate laboratory departments for testing
Answering phones and providing courteous, timely customer service
Serves as an advocate/educator for improved collection and ordering procedures for assigned area(s) as applicable.
Serves as contact for inquiries in order to provide timely status and processing updates of specimens.
Escalates unresolved issues per department procedure and protocol.
Ensures correct patient identification and information.
Answers or refers inquiries promptly and courteously per department procedure.
Verifies patient identification prior to collection and labels specimens accurately.
Handles incoming specimens, sorts and delivers to processing, and checks accuracy of requisition and labeling of specimens per department protocol.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.