Laboratory Assistant

Avera Health; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning team at a progressive healthcare partner in Le Mars, Iowa! As a Laboratory Assistant, you'll play a vital role in patient care by performing essential lab duties, including phlebotomy and testing. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a student debt program. Be part of a community-oriented healthcare provider dedicated to serving with compassion and excellence.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical lab experience is preferred.
• BLS certification required as an employee.

Responsibilities

• Performing phlebotomy and drug testing.
• Operating and maintaining lab equipment.
• Scheduling and managing patient communications.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Lab Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 LaboratoryDepartment 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. Request 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 and is located in Le Mars, Iowa home of "The Ice Cream Capital of the World!" Floyd Valley Healthcare has had 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.

Background check is required. FVH participates in E-Verify.

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