Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Patient Care

Northern Nevada Health System; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform venipuncture and skin puncture with competency and efficiency. Responsibilities include sample collection, labeling, and preparing specimens for testing in a 170-bed acute care environment with a focus on patient safety.

Required: high school graduate, state Laboratory Assistant licensure, and current BLS. We offer full benefits and a flexible schedule within a supportive, teamwork‑driven

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• State Laboratory Assistant licensure required.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood competently, consistently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Records phlebotomy requisitions on log.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures and files paperwork.
• Completes duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary blood collection

Blood cultures

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

Laboratory safety protocols

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform venipuncture and skin puncture with competency and efficiency. Responsibilities include sample collection, labeling, and preparing specimens for testing in a 170-bed acute care environment with a focus on patient safety.

Required: high school graduate, state Laboratory Assistant licensure, and current BLS. We offer full benefits and a flexible schedule within a supportive, teamwork‑driven