Laboratory Assistant

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

28d • $19 - $26

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory activities and other assigned tasks in a department serving pediatric and adult patients. The role includes phlebotomy and collecting, preparing, and processing biological specimens. The assistant may enter laboratory orders and results and is responsible for helping ensure laboratory data accuracy and quality in a safe, professional work environment. The department offers six to eight weeks of hands-on training.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) is preferred.
• May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a formal phlebotomy program.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience in a laboratory-related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy.
• Collect, prepare, and process biological specimens.
• Assist with laboratory activities and other assigned tasks.
• Help prepare laboratory specimens and supplies.
• Enter laboratory orders and results when assigned.
• Help ensure the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.

What This Job Offers

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