Laboratory Assistant

Summa Health

New Portage (OH)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and AD&D

Supplemental Life and AD&D

Dependent Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts –Healthcare

Flexible Spending Accounts –Dependent

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Education Assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

Summa Health System seeks a Laboratory Assistant at the Barberton campus for full-time, 2nd shift. The role supports routine lab tests, specimen handling, and clerical duties within a team-focused environment.

Minimum High School Diploma and 6 months clerical experience; healthcare background preferred. Summa offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and insurance options.

Qualifications

Six (6) months experience with exposure to clerical/detail oriented tasks.
Prior experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a limited number of routine laboratory tests and initial sample preparation.
Collects specimens and distributes samples to work areas.
Performs clerical functions.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Healthcare exposure

Communication skills

Biohazard awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Full-time / 40 hours per week / 2nd shift

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Performs a limited number of routine laboratory tests and initial sample preparation, collects specimens, distributes samples to work areas, and performs clerical functions.

Formal Education Required

High School Diploma

Experience and Training Required

Six (6) months experience with exposure to clerical/detail oriented tasks.
Prior experience in healthcare preferred.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Must work in bio-hazardous areas where exposure to bacterial contamination may occur
Must maintain the confidentiality of test results
Must have near visual acuity and manual dexterity sufficient to operate microscopes and other equipment requiring fine adjustment
Must be able to communicate, verbally or in writing, test results to physicians and nursing units
Must be able to move with efficiency between lab sections and nursing units
Skill in use of computers or ability to acquire such skills to operate application packages used by department
Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy

Level of Physical Demands

Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or ten to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously to move objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$19.23/hr - $23.08/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.