Lab Assistant-Days

Gateway Regional Medical Center•Granite City, IL

7d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Lab Assistants are responsible for all aspects of collection and processing of biological specimens for clinical laboratory testing while maintaining the Mission and Values of the Gateway Regional Medical Center. This part-time position is located in the Laboratory department at Gateway Regional Medical Center, 2100 Madison Ave. Granite City, IL 62040. The work schedule involves days with occasional evenings, 8-hour shifts, totaling 48 hours per pay period.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of a phlebotomy training program or equivalent.
Board accredited phlebotomy certification or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross BLS) certification Within 3 months.
Must display ability to read and understand written data and medical terminology.
Must possess good verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all age groups.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform all specimen processing functionalities.
Data entry skills are required.
Order and report distribution skills are essential.
Professional customer service skills and positive attitude required.
Must display ability to learn and retain policy, procedure, and computer training.

Responsibilities

All aspects of collection and processing of biological specimens for clinical laboratory testing.
Assists with maintaining laboratory operations.
Performs other tasks as necessary to ensure continuity of patient care.