Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their team in Kearney, Nebraska. The role involves assisting with various lab procedures, processing specimens, and performing tests under supervision. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and BLS-CPR certification, with excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS-CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory procedures, including specimen processing and testing.
• Maintain good communication within the department and throughout the hospital.
• Perform allowed laboratory testing under supervision.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS-CPR certification

Job description

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Responsibilities

We can’t express enough how important our lab staff is to our mission and calling! As a lab assistant with CommonSpirit Health, you will assist with a variety of procedures, including receiving, preparing, and performing some tests as allowed. If you are looking to join an amazing culture and community while gaining valuable healthcare and lab experience, we want to talk to you!

Some of What You’ll Do

• Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practice HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions, maintaining good communication within the department and throughout the hospital.
• Take responsibility for the department workflow and assist team members to maintain efficiency, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Process specimens into the lab, organize for department distribution, and move samples quickly for testing.
• Perform allowed laboratory testing following written policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and release test results under the supervision of a Clinical Lab Scientist, considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity, and prior patient results.
• Handle Laboratory Send-out testing, processing, and organizing packing lists and packaging for external laboratories.
• Use good judgment in problem solving and request help when needed.
• May perform phlebotomy, following blood collection procedures and techniques to obtain samples adhering to quality and quantity requirements.
• Assist with phlebotomy training under supervisor or coordinator guidance.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintain records as trained.
• Monitor department supply inventory, assist in stocking, and complete reagent logs.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS-CPR certification within 90 days of hire
• Excellent customer service and time management skills

Preferred

• 6 Months experience in an acute care facility
• Lab Assistant and/or Phlebotomy certification

Overview

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. It offers an advanced trauma center, AirCare emergency helicopter transport, and ambulance services. Other services include cardiac care, neonatal intensive care, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, orthopedic programs, and mental health services at the Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay Range

$17.46 - $24.01/hour

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Science and Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Healthcare, Medical Practices

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