Laboratory Assistant

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital • Custer, SD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant at Monument Health supports patient- and family-focused care by performing venipuncture and capillary punctures with appropriate phlebotomy devices and properly collecting and processing specimens for testing. The role emphasizes patient experience, quality, safety, financial stewardship, infection control, and a safe working environment. The position is based in the Custer Hospital laboratory and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. No experience is necessary to begin a healthcare career in this role, although experience is listed as a preferred qualification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient/family experience, quality, safety, and financial stewardship.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory and/or healthcare setting is listed as preferred (1+ years).

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a NAACLS phlebotomy program.
• One of the following certifications: Phlebotomy Blood Technician (PBT) from ASCP; Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) from National Phlebotomy Solutions; phlebotomy certification from an accredited university or accredited training professionals; Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) from ASCP; or Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) from AMT.
• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory and/or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish cooperative working relationships with caregivers, physicians, and leaders through professionalism, compassion, and communication.
• Be punctual and ready to perform the duties of the assigned shift.
• Obtain blood specimens accurately and promptly using proper technique, patient identification, patient care, safety, infection control, and AIDET practices.
• Restock supplies.
• Receive, process, and appropriately store samples delivered to the laboratory.
• Track add-on and extra samples, store and discard specimens, complete daily holdover logs, and resolve sample problems.
• Perform clerical and computer functions to support smooth department operations.
• Distribute specimens to the appropriate delivery point in each laboratory department.
• Answer the telephone in assigned sections.
• Participate in departmental and system-wide quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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