Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Tech — $5k Sign-On

Catholic Health Initiatives; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 employment incentive

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to collect blood and other specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will perform venipunctures, label and prepare specimens, and adhere to safety protocols to support accurate diagnostics.

In this role you will process specimens, assist with send-out testing, and maintain supplies while contributing to a collaborative team focused on compassionate patient care and operational excellence in our Bismarck lab.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Lab Assistant Program certification; Phlebotomy program certificate

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing & Distribution: Serve as the primary support for lab operations by organizing, correctly distributing, and carefully handling all incoming specimens
• Send-Out Testing & Preparation: Meticulously prepare and package specimens for external testing, managing all aspects of send-out procedures
• Patient Identification & Service Excellence: Champion positive patient identification and consistently demonstrate "HumanKindness" in all patient interactions
• Collaborative Teamwork & Ownership: Contribute to an efficient workflow by taking ownership of tasks, assisting team members, and fostering a collaborative environment
• Laboratory Testing & Phlebotomy (If Qualified): Perform blood collection for all age groups (including Blood Bank collections) and conduct CLIA waived and moderately complex laboratory testing, evaluating and releasing results under CLS guidance, if qualified and regulated
• Operational Support & Supply Management: Maintain lab equipment, monitor and stock supply inventory, log necessary items, and exercise good judgment, seeking assistance when needed for smooth operations

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Safety protocols

Patient communication

Education

High School graduate

Lab Assistant Program certification

Phlebotomy program certificate

Job description

CHI St. Alexius Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to collect blood and other specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will perform venipunctures, label and prepare specimens, and adhere to safety protocols to support accurate diagnostics.

In this role you will process specimens, assist with send-out testing, and maintain supplies while contributing to a collaborative team focused on compassionate patient care and operational excellence in our Bismarck lab.