Lab Assistant

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support patient care through specimen collection and testing. Responsibilities include ensuring proper handling and storage of specimens, conducting quality control, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laboratory standards. The position requires a high school diploma and completion of phlebotomy training within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of OSF Phlebotomy class required within 6 months.
• Previous phlebotomy experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and point of care testing.
• Maintain proper storage and preparation for specimen transport.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with standards.

Skills

Electronic Medical Record

Microsoft application basic proficiency

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire

Job description

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Pay for this position is $18.07/hour. 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.

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.