Laboratory Assistant - Full Time-Day Shift

Good Samaritan•IN, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Good Samaritan Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Laboratory Assistant to join their team. This full-time, day shift position involves obtaining and processing patient specimens, assisting with clerical duties, maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment, and performing courier duties as needed. The ideal candidate will be able to interact with both colleagues and customers with compassion and respect, and will actively promote the hospital's mission, vision, and PRIDE values. This role is crucial in supporting the laboratory's operations and contributing to the hospital's commitment to providing excellent healthcare.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED.
Previous phlebotomy experience, or on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

Science courses helpful.

Responsibilities

Obtain blood and other specimens from patients and process them correctly.
Correctly process specimens received through the tube system or brought from outside sources.
Assist in clerical duties.
Disinfect all counters each shift.
Clean morgue when needed, and maintain supplies.
Perform courier duties when needed.
Engage both fellow employees and customers with compassion and respect.
Promote the Hospital Mission and Vision statement: Provide excellent health care and promote healing through trusting relationships, and to be recognized as the regional center of excellence for health care.
Actively practice our PRIDE values.
Involve yourselves in our 7 beacons of excellence: 1) patient safety and quality, 2) financial viability, 3) patient satisfaction, 4) physician support, 5) employee education, 6) support our new Master Facility Plan, and 7) support our community out-reach programs.
Review and sign all educational material that is made available.
Keep phlebotomy trays clean and maintained with supplies so they are always ready for use.
Keep break room clean and organized.