Laboratory Assistant

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This is a day shift position working 8 and 10 hour shifts between the hours of 0430-1530. Responsibilities include drawing blood from adult and pediatric patients, entering collection information into the computer system along with using centrifuges to process samples. The role involves phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing biological specimens. The Laboratory Assistant aids in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks, prepares laboratory specimens and supplies, and may be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results. The position 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 preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred
• Experience in a laboratory-related field preferred
• May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Drawing blood from adult and pediatric patients
• Entering collection information into the computer system
• Using centrifuges to process samples
• Phlebotomy
• Collecting, preparing and processing biological specimens
• Assisting in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks
• Aiding in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies
• Entering laboratory orders and results
• Ensuring the accuracy and quality of laboratory data

Benefits

• sign on bonus available

What This Job Offers

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