Lab Assistant

OSF HealthCare • Galesburg, IL

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About The Position

The laboratory assistant plays a vital role in patient care and the patient experience. The position collects specimens, ensures their proper storage, prepares them for transport, and performs point-of-care and quality testing in accordance with College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission, and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. The laboratory assistant reviews provider orders, keeps current with laboratory standards and information, maintains accurate records such as quality control and temperature monitoring in laboratory areas, and is committed to patient identification and excellent customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within six months of hire if the class has not been previously completed and the candidate does not have previous phlebotomy experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous phlebotomy experience or training.
• Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class.
• Basic proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens.
• Ensure proper storage of specimens and prepare them for transport.
• Perform point-of-care testing and quality testing in accordance with CAP, Joint Commission, and CLIA standards.
• Review provider orders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laboratory standards and information.
• Keep accurate records, including quality control and temperature monitoring in laboratory areas.
• Follow patient identification practices and provide excellent customer service.

Benefits

• OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED