Lab Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno, NV is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to join our night shift team. You will perform clerical duties, handle specimen collection, and support microbiology, hematology, chemistry and blood bank workflows under CLIA guidelines.

The role requires phlebotomy skills, familiarity with test terminology, and the ability to train new staff. Eligibility for NV Lab Assistant licensure within six months and POC licensure within 12 months are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be eligible for Lab Assistant licensure in Nevada within six months.
• POC licensure within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Process specimens for microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank.
• Stock and maintain supplies; keep storage areas and work areas clean.
• Follow CLIA and state codes; document and communicate results accurately.
• Train new employees and students; follow SOPs and safety protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory terminology knowledge

Communication skills

Clerical/entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lab Assistant licensure within NV within 6 months

POC licensure within 12 months of hire

1 year clinical lab experience preferred

Tools

Point of Care (POCT) testing licensed

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.

Responsibilities

The Lab Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269). The Lab Assistant: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media. 12) Perform arterial, venipuncture and capillary draws 13) Perform point of care testing if POCA licensed 14) Train new employees and students 15) follow all SOP’s 16) Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or GED.2. Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.3. Ability to work and problem solve independently preferred. 4. Flexibility to work any shift as needed preferred.5. Candidates must be eligible for Lab Assistant licensure by the State of Nevada within six months. 6. Certification obtained as a Lab Assistant from a National or State accredited venipuncture program within the past 12 months or 12 months experience as licensed phlebotomist7. Must obtain Point of Care (POC) licensure within 12 months of hire. If hired before 5/1/2023 must have Point of Care (POC) licensure within 6 months. 8. Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf