Laboratory Assistant

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions
• Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency
• Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration
• Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution
• Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing
• Handles Laboratory Send-out testing
• Processes, organizes, packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures
• Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association within 90 days of start date
• Excellent customer service and time management skills

• Certificate from Lab Assistant Program within six (6) months of hire or six (6) months experience in an acute care facility
• Certificate Other Phlebotomy program

medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings