Lab Assistant - Full Time - 4A-12:30P

Broadlawns; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement - IPERS

Education Assistance

Health Insurance

PTO

Free Parking

Supplemental Insurance

529 College Savings Plan

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center seeks a Laboratory Assistant for a full-time day shift (4:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) to support the laboratory operations. You will receive samples in LIS, process materials in Central Processing, and prepare them for testing either in-house or at reference laboratories.

The role includes clerical duties, training new staff and phlebotomy students, and serving as a backup to phlebotomists.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of phlebotomy or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples in LIS, process in Central Processing, and prepare for testing.
• Perform clerical duties, train new employees, and teach phlebotomy students.
• Backup to phlebotomists, may perform blood collection in high-paced areas.
• Ensure patient identification, specimen integrity, and proper labeling while interacting politely with customers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Lab Assistant - Full Time - 4A-12:30PApply: Main Facility: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000000655**The Broadlawns Medical Center** campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**The Laboratory Assistant receives samples in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), processes samples in Central Processing, prepares samples for testing performed in-house and those being transported to reference laboratories. The person will perform clerical duties of the department, training new employees, teaching phlebotomy students, and may perform up to moderate complexity testing. The Laboratory Assistant will serve as the backup to the department phlebotomists; therefore, additional duties may include performing blood collection in a safe, accurate, and professional manner in high-paced work areas. This position is also responsible for accurate patient identification, specimen integrity, and sample labeling and must interact with customers in a pleasant, efficient, and cooperative manner.**HOURS**M-F 4am to 12:30pm**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS**Demonstrate competency of phlebotomy skills and techniques including venipuncture, heel sticks, blood cultures, pediatric specimens, and special collections such as those for blood banking on an annual basis.Greet and identify all patients in a courteous and confidential manner.Outpatients are responded to within 10 minutes of arrival to the laboratory.Perform end of shift duties including, but not limited to, resolving collection pending list, sanitizing work area, and restocking collection trays.Demonstrate behaviors of service excellence consistent with hospital-wide and department specific standards.Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and respect to internal and external customers alike.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**High School diploma or equivalent.One year of phlebotomy or related experience.**Work Shift**Other (United States of America)**Benefits (FT/PT)*** Retirement - IPERS* Education Assistance* Employee Health & Wellness* PTO* Free Parking* Health Insurance* Supplemental Insurance* 529 College Savings Plan* And more!*Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer*