Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

Lawrence County Memorial Hosp; Lawrenceville (IL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lawrence County Memorial Hosp is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist for the evening shift to join our fast-paced hospital team. You will support laboratory operations, collect specimens, perform venipuncture, and ensure accurate processing while delivering excellent patient service. The role emphasizes teamwork, precise documentation, safety compliance, and the ability to adapt to evolving procedures in a clinical setting.

Evening hours run 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Qualifikationen

• Hospital or clinical setting experience preferred but not required.
• Understanding of specimen collection and blood sampling.
• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy to support specimen handling and patient care.
• Excellent patient service and communication with patients and healthcare staff.
• Team-oriented with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing laboratory practices.

Aufgaben

• Assist in the collection and processing of specimens, including blood sampling.
• Perform venipuncture and ensure proper handling of specimens to maintain integrity for testing.
• Monitor and record vital signs as needed and document for patient records.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory workspace and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide patient care during laboratory procedures.
• Apply knowledge of physiology and anatomy to assist in various laboratory tasks.
• Follow established protocols for specimen collection and processing to ensure regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Laboratory procedures

Physiology & anatomy

Patient service

Jobbeschreibung

• Pay or shift range: $15 USD to $18 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Clinical Staff/Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LABAS001162

Description

We are seeking a full-time, dedicated and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our evening team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting laboratory operations, ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing, and patient care. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient service within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and processing of specimens, including blood sampling and other laboratory procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and ensure proper handling of specimens to maintain integrity for testing.
• Monitor and record vital signs as needed, ensuring accurate documentation for patient records.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory workspace, adhering to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care and support during laboratory procedures.
• Utilize knowledge of physiology and anatomy to assist in various laboratory tasks effectively.
• Follow established protocols for specimen collection processing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, including specimen collection processing and blood sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of physiology and anatomy to support accurate specimen handling and patient care.
• Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing laboratory practices.

Schedule: Evening Shift - 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., rotating every 4th weekend and holiday rotation.

Salary & Benefits:

• $15.00 - 18.00 per hour plus shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends, where applicable.
• The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Benefits: Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. Details on benefits are available upon request.

Other Duties

Please note this position summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

LCMH is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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