Lab Assistant

OSF HealthCare; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Pontiac, IL is looking for a Laboratory Assistant who will play a vital role in patient care. You will perform specimen collection, ensure proper storage, and prepare specimens for transport while conducting point-of-care and quality testing in line with CAP/Joint Commission and CLIA standards.

The role requires reviewing orders, maintaining records on quality control and temperature, and a commitment to accurate patient identification and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection.
• Responsible for proper storage of specimens; prepares specimens for transport.
• Performs all point of care testing and quality testing to meet CAP/Joint Commission and CLIA standards.
• Reviews provider orders and maintains up-to-date knowledge of new laboratory standards.
• Keeps accurate records, such as quality control and temperature monitoring.
• Committed to patient identification and excellence in customer service.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma 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.