Laboratory Assistant

Affinia Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join their team in St. Louis. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma, phlebotomy skills, and effective communication abilities. The role involves performing laboratory tests, assisting with equipment, and maintaining records, offering a great opportunity for growth in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent; Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience: One year as a laboratory assistant; phlebotomy skills required.
• Certifications: CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory assignments.
• Assist Medical Technologist with various tests.
• Maintain laboratory logs and perform equipment maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY: Performs routine and specialized assignments and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of the procedures in the areas of a clinical laboratory.

Position Qualification Requirements

Education: High School graduate or equivalent; completion of Phlebotomy certification program preferred.

Experience: One year experience as a laboratory assistant; phlebotomy skills required.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required

CPR Certification

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with the patients, health center staff, and the public.
• Ability to precisely follow written and verbal instructions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to operate a computer/lab information system
• Good oral and written communication skills.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Performs equipment maintenance and temperature checks as needed.
• Performs accession samples, performs low and medium complexity laboratory testing as needed.
• Prepares buffers and reagents.
• Prepares samples for send-out to reference laboratory.
• Assists the Medical Technologist in operating various types of laboratory equipment to perform tests in chemistry, bacteriology, urine analysis, and hematology.
• Maintains laboratory logs of tests as required and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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