Laboratory Assistant

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching up to 5%

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Technician to organize specimen collection, perform phlebotomy-like tasks, and support pre-analytic duties. You will collect samples, label, transport, and process specimens while adhering to standard procedures and Lean principles.

The role includes varied shifts, with evenings as primary, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus. A high school diploma or associate degree plus lab experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 1 year of related laboratory experience required.
• High School or GED Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and other specimens from patients per established standards.
• Labels, transports or stores collected specimens following Lean Principles.
• Processes specimens including centrifuging, measuring, and distribution to testing areas.
• Completes patient registration, test order data entry and pertinent databases.
• Identifies and resolves routine specimen acceptability and test order problems.
• Interprets test orders to determine collection time and specimen types.
• Performs point-of-care testing according to standards.
• Maintains and distributes supplies and inventories.

Skills

Blood collection

Specimen handling

Communication

Point-of-care testing

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or 1 year lab experience

High School or GED

Job description

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.75 - $24.50

Position Highlights

Qualifications

Associate degree in any field or a minimum of one year of related laboratory experience required.

Schedule

Varied shifts between 4:30 AM – 9:30 PM, including weekend and holiday rotation, with occasional on-call responsibilities.

Primary shift will be evenings, typically 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM.

Additional Information

This position at Avera McKennan does not include phlebotomy duties.

Incentive

$1,500 sign-on bonus paid out over one year.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Organizes specimen collection requests, performs patient clinical laboratory specimen collection procedures, specimen transport, specimen processing, testing dispersal, point-of-care testing procedures, and other pre analytic functions following established standards and practices.

What You Will Do

• Collects blood and other specimens from patients according to established standards and procedures.
• Labels, transports or stores collected specimens as directed in an accurate and timely manner following Lean Principles as determined by Standard Work Document.
• Processes all laboratory specimens to include centrifuging, separating, measuring, storing and distributing to appropriate testing areas or packaging for transport to reference laboratories.
• Completes patient registration, test order computer data entry and pertinent sequel databases as required by established standards and procedures.
• Identifies and resolves routine specimen acceptability and test order problems for on campus specimens.
• Refers incomplete patient information or non-routine identified problems to appropriate individuals for problem resolution.
• Interprets inpatient and outpatient test orders to determine appropriate collection time and specimen types to be collected.
• Performs selected point-of-care testing according to established standards and procedures.
• Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by regulatory agencies and/or federal, state, or local law.
• Maintains and distributes supplies and inventories.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].