Laboratory Assistant
The posted compensation range of $15.61 - $22.34 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Works primarily in the lab specimen processing/intake department of the lab. Assist with specimen management
and clerical duties as requested. May perform blood collection and specimen processing. If allowed by local/state
regulations, may perform waived or mod complex testing, if appropriate for the department organization.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
1. Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
2. Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains
good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
3. 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.
4. Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution. Moves processed samples quickly to
laboratory departments for testing.
5. Handles Laboratory Send-out testing. Processes, organizes, packing lists and packaging for testing sent to
external laboratories according to procedures.
6. Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.
7. May perform phlebotomy. Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all
age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations, including blood bank collections. Utilizes appropriate
collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.
8. May assist with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.
9. As allowed by local and state regulations, may perform CLIA waived and moderately complex laboratory testing
following written technical policies and procedures. Evaluates and releases test results under the direction of a
Clinical Lab Scientist. Evaluates result validity considering quality control results, instrument performance,
specimen integrity and prior patient results.
10. Performs routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintains records as trained.
11. Monitors department supply inventory and assists in stocking, completes reagent logs.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed
within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job
responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED
Required Certification and License:
Other state license not required
All states:
BLS-CPR
Preferred Certifications:
Lab Assistant Program certification
Phlebotomy program certificate
Preferred Experience 6 months experience in an acute care facility
Required Minimum Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and Training:
Excellent customer service and time management skills
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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