Lab Assistant

OSF HealthCare; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support patient care through specimen collection, proper storage, and preparation for transport. You will perform point-of-care and quality testing to meet CAP/CLIA standards and review orders while maintaining accurate records and prioritizing patient identification and service excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire; preferred is prior phlebotomy experience.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required.
• OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens and ensure proper storage.
• Prepare specimens for transport and perform point-of-care testing.
• Maintain quality testing to CAP/CLIA standards.
• Review orders and stay updated on laboratory standards.
• Keep accurate records and ensure patient identification and service excellence.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Education

High school or GED

OSF Phlebotomy class

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $18.27 - $20.29/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The laboratory assistant plays a vital role in the care of our patients. Laboratory testing is an integral part of the delivery of care and the patient experience. The laboratory assistant performs specimen collection, is responsible for proper storage of specimens, prepares specimens for transport and performs all point of care testing and quality testing to meet College of American Pathologists (CAP)/Joint Commission and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. The laboratory assistant must review provider orders and maintain up to date knowledge of new laboratory standards and information. The laboratory assistant is responsible for keeping accurate records, such as quality control and temperature monitoring in laboratory areas, and must be committed to patient identification and excellence in customer service.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High school or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire (if OSF Phlebotomy class has not been previously completed and/or does not have previous phlebotomy experience).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Previous phlebotomy experience or training.
• Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class.

Other skills/knowledge

• Electronic Medical Record Microsoft application basic proficiency.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.