Lab Assistant Outpatient

CommonSpirit Health; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment program offered

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health in Oregon seeks a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing diverse patient specimens. You will operate with attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing learning within a state-of-the-art clinical setting.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, venous and capillary punctures, and performing CLIA-waived and moderately complex tests under supervision. Student loan repayment is offered as part of the program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of start.
• Preferred: Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy certification.
• Preferred: Six (6) months acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Process, organize, and quickly move samples for testing; handle all lab send-out testing including packaging.
• Perform venous and capillary punctures on all age groups, following collection procedures.
• Perform CLIA waived and moderately complex testing, evaluating results under direction.
• Perform routine maintenance, monitor inventory, stock supplies, and manage records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Specimen collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Process, organize, and quickly move samples for testing; handle all lab send-out testing including packaging.


• Perform venous and capillary punctures on all age groups, following collection procedures.


• Perform CLIA waived and moderately complex testing, evaluating results under direction.


• Perform routine maintenance, monitor inventory, stock supplies, and manage records.

Student loan repayment program offered!

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED


• AHA BLS within 90 days

Preferred

• Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy certification


• Six (6) months acute care experience

Where You'll Work

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the-art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.