Lab Assistant (PRN)

Gritman Medical Center • Moscow, ID

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About The Position

Essential Functions: Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections. Responsible for correctly marking, transcribing, and checking lab orders and the data entry into the lab computer. Responsible for tracking, receiving and finalizing reference lab results. Reports test results following protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about critical results. Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping. Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed. Processes samples with accuracy. Non-Essential Functions: Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections. Responsible for correctly marking, transcribing, and checking lab orders and the data entry into the lab computer. Responsible for tracking, receiving and finalizing reference lab results. Reports test results following protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about critical results. Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping. Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed. Processes samples with accuracy.

Requirements

• High School diploma or proof of higher education is required.
• At least one-year, full-time laboratory assistant experience in hospital based clinical laboratory required or successful completion of laboratory assistant training.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized program may be completed as an additional certification for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections.
• Responsible for correctly marking, transcribing, and checking lab orders and the data entry into the lab computer.
• Responsible for tracking, receiving and finalizing reference lab results.
• Reports test results following protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about critical results.
• Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping.
• Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
• Processes samples with accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees