Laboratory Assistant
The posted compensation range of $20.71 - $28.48 /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.
Located in the Phoenix Ariz. suburb of Gilbert the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 198-bed not-for profit hospital with more than 1300 employees and almost 900 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. In 2014 Phoenix Children’s Hospital launched a 22-bed pediatric unit inside the hospital. Mercy Gilbert opened in 2006 and has been a vital part of the growing community. Today it is the fifth largest employer in Gilbert. During the fiscal year ending June 30 2016 Mercy Gilbert provided more than $24 million in community benefit. As a result of Dignity Health’s mission to deliver health care and partner with the community more than 42000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information visit: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/mercygilbert.
Responsibilities
As our Lab Assistant at MGMC now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health you’ll help solve mysteries as to what’s ailing a patient and get us one step closer to successfully treating that illness or injury. Using your expertise and our technology you will collect prepare and then examine specimens in the lab to help determine the results of whatever test is being performed. Is this patient anemic? Are they pregnant? Has the cancer returned? Test their blood urine or tissue and find out!
You’ll build trust in all your interactions through your professionalism and work ethic. You are very knowledgeable in all areas of your role but always eager to learn more. You keep impeccable records especially when labeling and distributing samples. Confidentiality is of utmost importance to you. You keep your work area clean and perform all quality control checks according to your lab supervisor’s guidelines. Most of all you understand how vital your role is in the diagnosing and treating of our patients and you’re eager to help us succeed in making them better.
Responsibilities:
- Collect or receive samples of fluids or tissues. Determine if the quality and quantity are sufficient for testing.
- Use the lab equipment or chemicals to prepare the samples for testing.
- Perform the required tests on the samples. Keep accurate records. Label the specimens appropriately and send them to other departments as needed.
- Clean and maintain the lab equipment and the lab area throughout each shift.
- Run periodic quality control procedures on the equipment under your supervisor’s guidance.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Be respectful kind and helpful to your colleagues as we work together to create a productive lab environment.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision Tuition Reimbursement FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more!
Qualifications
Minimum:
Six months of experience in a clinical laboratory.
High School Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
American Heart Association BLS
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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