Laboratory Assistant PRN - Lourdes Hospital
About The Position
The Lab Tech Assistant supports laboratory operations at Lourdes Hospital by preparing specimens for analysis, registering and accessioning orders, verifying specimen acceptability, and performing established pre-analytical and analytical procedures. The position also performs phlebotomy and specimen collection in accordance with established procedures to ensure specimens are properly processed. Additional work includes inventory maintenance, stocking, waived testing, and slide preparation. The assistant provides customer service to patients and community members, supports technologists with instruments and blood products, identifies equipment malfunctions, and performs related clerical tasks. The role requires travel to off-site locations.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
- Position requires travel to off-site locations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in biology or chemistry.
- Laboratory experience.
- Keyboarding or data experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and community members respectfully and provide excellent customer service.
- Collect blood specimens using established venipuncture procedures and transport specimens to the testing laboratory while maintaining specimen integrity.
- Register and accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and perform established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures.
- Assist technologists with loading and maintaining instruments; preparing reagents; thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products.
- Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions and inform appropriate personnel of problems, issues, and resolutions.
- Perform departmental clerical duties, including checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones as needed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
- Perform waived testing and slide preparation.
- Travel to off-site locations as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
