Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Kearney, NE

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About The Position

As a Laboratory Assistant at CHI Health Good Samaritan, you will support the laboratory and healthcare team by helping ensure accurate, efficient processing of patient samples and test results, providing timely and reliable diagnostic information for patient care. The role includes specimen processing, assisting with laboratory testing, and managing supplies. You are expected to practice positive patient identification, communicate effectively, take responsibility for department workflow, and demonstrate HumanKindness in all interactions.

You will follow written technical policies and procedures, use good judgment to solve problems, and collaborate with the team. Under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist, you will evaluate and release test results while considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity, and prior patient results. You will also help maintain equipment, records, inventory, and department workflow.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS-CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in an acute care facility.
• Laboratory Assistant and/or Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Practice positive patient identification in all job functions.
• Support department workflow and efficiency, collaborating with all team members.
• Evaluate and release test results under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist, considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity, and prior patient results.
• Process specimens into the laboratory, organize them for department distribution, and move samples promptly for testing.
• Perform permitted laboratory testing according to written technical policies and procedures.
• Handle laboratory send-out testing, including processing and organizing packing lists and packaging specimens for external laboratories.
• May perform phlebotomy, following blood collection procedures and using appropriate techniques to meet quality and quantity requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and maintain records as trained.
• Monitor department supply inventory, assist with stocking, and complete reagent logs.

What This Job Offers

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