Lab Assistant

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

The Lab Assistant performs paperwork and technical and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens and initiate testing. The role communicates with physicians, nursing staff, managers, and coworkers about patients, specimen collection, computer issues, and other laboratory matters. With adequate supervision, the Lab Assistant also performs general laboratory duties across assigned departments.

The position performs routine tests and analyses on specimen types according to established procedures, conducts required quality control checks, evaluates and prioritizes samples, and carries out routine departmental maintenance with appropriate documentation. It also reviews and resolves shift-pending logs and department problem queues, and uses the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.

Requirements

• High school diploma, an equivalent certificate from an accredited program, or a higher degree.
• Valid USA driver’s license.
• Clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s driving guidelines.
• Ability to interact positively with people of different ethnic, spiritual, moral, and cultural beliefs.
• Independent work initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to read, understand, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Effective critical-thinking and decision-making skills, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork and technical and non-technical procedures to process and submit specimens and initiate testing.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, managers, and coworkers about patients, specimen collection, computer issues, and other laboratory matters.
• Perform general laboratory duties in assigned departments with adequate supervision.
• Perform routine tests and analyses on all specimen types according to established procedures.
• Perform required quality control checks on procedures and reagents.
• Evaluate and prioritize samples for testing.
• Perform and document routine departmental maintenance, which may include temperature checks, counter cleaning, and supply inventory.
• Review and resolve shift-pending logs and problem queues for various departments.
• Use the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with a 4% employer match.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 21 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Dedicated loan forgiveness advisory service.

What This Job Offers

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