Laboratory Assistant

Avera eCARE; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning healthcare team as a Laboratory Assistant in a vibrant community known for its friendly atmosphere and commitment to quality care. In this full-time role, you will perform essential lab duties such as phlebotomy and drug testing, while also engaging with patients and healthcare providers to ensure smooth operations. This position not only offers a fulfilling work environment but also emphasizes a healthy work-life balance. With a strong commitment to compassion and excellence, this healthcare provider is dedicated to serving the community and fostering a positive culture. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

Student Debt Program

IPERS Retirement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Fitness Center

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical lab experience preferred.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter training certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and drug testing, operate lab equipment.
• Manage lab orders and communicate with providers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Location: Le Mars, IA

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Floyd Valley Healthcare is proud to offer a positive and fulfilling work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. We understand that our employees have choices, and we strive to be an employer of choice for our team.

Position Highlights:

Come join our award-winning team at Floyd Valley Healthcare in our Laboratory Department!

Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA has a full-time position in our Laboratory Department for a Laboratory Assistant.

Floyd Valley offers a positive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our Mission is to be a progressive healthcare partner serving with compassion, integrity and excellence.

Laboratory Assistant Responsibilities:

• The Lab Assistant duties include, but are not limited to: performing phlebotomy, drug and alcohol testing, operating and maintaining waived lab equipment.
• Takes lab orders from physician’s offices. Requests faxed orders with diagnosis and signatures. Notifies providers of orders that do not meet lab criteria.
• Represents the laboratory by screening incoming telephone calls; recording and transmitting messages; scheduling, receiving, and announcing scheduled patients and visitors.
• Hours are Monday-Friday, variety of shifts 7:00am-3:30pm, 8:00am-5:00pm, and 6:20am-5:00pm. Occasional weekend and holiday.

Requirements:

• Two years of clinical Lab experience is preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• BLS a plus; certification is required as an employee.
• Mandatory Reporter training certificate a plus; certification is required as an employee.

We are proud to offer:

• Student Debt Program
• IPERS Retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Center
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay based on experience

About Floyd Valley Healthcare: Floyd Valley Healthcare is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Le Mars, Iowa, home of "The Ice Cream Capital of the World!" Floyd Valley Healthcare has a rich history of serving the healthcare needs of people in Le Mars, Iowa and the surrounding communities. Today, Floyd Valley includes the hospital, family medicine clinics in Le Mars, Marcus, and Remsen, and public health. We serve people in their homes through home health and home medical services. Floyd Valley Healthcare is licensed by the State of Iowa, affiliated with the Avera System of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and is a member of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

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Why Avera?

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.