Lab Assistant - PRN

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Performs all paperwork, technical and non-technical procedures required to process, submit, and initiate the testing process. Communicates with Physicians/Nursing Staff/Managers/co-workers, as appropriate about patients, specimen collection, computer issues and other laboratory issues. Additionally, performs general laboratory duties in all assigned laboratory departments with adequate supervision. Here is What You Will Be Doing: Performs routine tests and analysis on all specimen types according to established procedures. Performs quality control checks on each procedure and/or reagents as required and appropriate. Evaluates and prioritizes samples for testing. Performs routine departmental maintenance which may include temperature checks, counter cleaning, supply inventory and others with appropriate documentation. Reviews and resolves shift pending log as well as problem queues for various departments. Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently. About Cheyenne Regional: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health. Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
Valid USA driver’s license
Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s driving guidelines
Demonstrates ability to positively interact with persons of different ethnic, spiritual, moral and cultural beliefs.
Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail.
Shows willingness to read, understand, and follow all policies and procedures, as defined for the organization and department.
Exhibits effective critical thinking/decision-making skills as appropriate

Nice To Haves

Clinical laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Performs all paperwork, technical and non-technical procedures required to process, submit, and initiate the testing process.
Communicates with Physicians/Nursing Staff/Managers/co-workers, as appropriate about patients, specimen collection, computer issues and other laboratory issues.
Performs general laboratory duties in all assigned laboratory departments with adequate supervision.
Performs routine tests and analysis on all specimen types according to established procedures.
Performs quality control checks on each procedure and/or reagents as required and appropriate.
Evaluates and prioritizes samples for testing.
Performs routine departmental maintenance which may include temperature checks, counter cleaning, supply inventory and others with appropriate documentation.
Reviews and resolves shift pending log as well as problem queues for various departments.
Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.