Lab Assistant

Citizens Memorial•Bolivar, MO

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to perform laboratory tests needed for the diagnosis and treatment of hospital inpatients and outpatients accurately and promptly. The position is PRN, with varied/rotating shifts and up to 20 hours every two weeks, in Bolivar, Missouri. The role also involves verifying patient identities and entering information into the computer system, explaining sample collection to patients, following hygiene and chain-of-custody protocols, performing receptionist and filing tasks, and completing cleaning, stocking, and sanitation tasks according to standardized regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Friends and Family CPR certification within six months of employment.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to perform duties requiring good vision and hand coordination.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of experience, including working with adults, pediatrics, infants, and geriatric patient populations.
One to three months of on-the-job phlebotomy training.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests needed for diagnosis and treatment of inpatients and outpatients accurately and in a timely manner.
Verify patients’ identities and accurately enter information into the computer system.
Explain the sample collection process to patients and answer their questions.
Follow safe hygiene rules and chain-of-custody protocols.
Greet and direct patients and perform filing tasks as needed.
Complete cleaning, stocking, and sanitation tasks according to standardized regulations.