Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory and healthcare team with processing patient samples and test results, ensuring timely, accurate diagnostic information for patient care.

You will handle specimen processing, assist with testing, maintain supplies, and help uphold safety and quality standards while collaborating closely with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: lab assistant and/or phlebotomy certification.
• Ability to follow written technical policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Practice positive patient identification at all times.
• Manage department workflow and support team to maintain efficiency.
• Evaluate and release test results under the direction of a CLS, considering QC, instrument performance, and prior results.
• Process specimens for testing and organize packing lists for external testing.
• May perform phlebotomy following proper collection techniques.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment and monitor inventory.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient Identification

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire

Lab Assistant and/or Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Laboratory Assistant, you will help the laboratory and healthcare team ensure accurate and efficient processing of patient samples and test results so they can provide timely and reliable diagnostic information for patient care.

Every day you will process specimens, assist with laboratory testing, and manage supply inventory. You will be expected to practice positive patient identification, maintain excellent communication, take responsibility for department workflow, and demonstrate HumanKindness in all interactions.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to follow written technical policies and procedures, use good judgment when problem-solving, and collaborate effectively with a team.

• Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Take responsibility for the department workflow and assist all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency creating an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Evaluate and release test results under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist, evaluating result validity considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity and prior patient results.
• Process specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution, and move samples quickly for testing and perform allowed laboratory testing following written technical policies and procedures, and handle laboratory send-out testing, processing and organizing packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories.
• May perform phlebotomy, following blood collection procedures and utilizing appropriate collection techniques to obtain samples adhering to quality and quantity requirements
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintain records as trained, and monitor department supply inventory, assist in stocking, and complete reagent logs.

Job Requirements

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

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

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.