Laboratory Assistant

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Department Details This lab assistant position offers a consistent daytime schedule with no scheduled nights, holidays, or weekends in a smaller clinic setting. You’ll work alongside a knowledgeable and helpful lab team in an environment that values collaboration, quality patient care, and work-life balance. The clinic fosters a strong sense of team culture with regular potlucks and holiday gatherings. Limited on-call coverage is possible but infrequent, primarily during respiratory season, and shifts do not extend later than 9:00 p.m. Summary Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens. Job Description Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks. Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies. May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results. Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy program, phlebotomy experience, and experience in a laboratory-related field preferred.
• May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• phlebotomy
• collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens
• Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks.
• Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies.
• May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results.
• Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.

What This Job Offers

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