LAB ASSISTANT III

Blessing-Health-Syste; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness center access

Educational assistance

Job summary

Blessing Health System in Quincy, IL is seeking a Lab Assistant to manage quality specimen collection and related clerical tasks. You will perform diagnostic testing and relay results to ordering providers while delivering exceptional customer service to lab patients.

The role may involve phlebotomy at various Blessing Health System locations, requiring accurate identification of patients and correct ordering information to ensure timely results. Proficiency in computer systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Previous patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare specimens for diagnostic testing (blood, urine, etc.).
• Perform phlebotomy as needed across Blessing Health System locations.
• Provide patient education on proper specimen collection and handling.
• Identify patient and ensure correct orders to ensure timely results.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer experience preferred

Job description

PAY RATE: $17.46- $23.56
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the clinical and clerical responsibilities related to quality specimen collection of various types (blood, urine, etc.) need to perform diagnostic testing and appropriately get results back to ordering providers, all while delivering an exceptional customer service experience for all lab patients. Lab Assistant will ensure specimen is appropriately received and prepared for processing.

Individual is responsible for providing optimal customer service, assisting with any physical challenges related to patient needs, including drawing blood, educating patients on proper specimen collection (for specimens such as urine, stool, etc.), appropriately receiving, labeling, and preparing specimen. Serve as resource to patients to answer any questions about testing needs, or specimen collection

Individual will appropriately identify patient using demographics and ensure appropriate order is obtain from provider, to ensure accuracy and timeliness of test results to ordering provider.

Position may be responsible for performing phlebotomy at a variety of locations within the Blessing Health System

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED:

Computer experience preferred

Previous patient care experience

PAY STATUS

• Non-exempt hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.