Laboratory Assistant

Avera McKennan; United States; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to organize specimen collection requests, perform patient collection procedures, and oversee specimen transport and processing in a busy clinical laboratory.

The role includes processing, testing dispersal, and point-of-care testing, with opportunities to contribute to Lean practices and regulatory compliance. Minimum of associate degree or 1 year of lab experience required, plus strong teamwork and accuracy.

Formación

• Associate degree in any field or 1 year of related laboratory experience required.
• Effective communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Collects blood and other specimens from patients according to established standards and procedures.
• Labels, transports or stores collected specimens following Lean principles and standard work.
• Performs processing of specimens including centrifuging, separation, storage and distribution.
• Completes patient registration, test orders and data entry as required by standards.
• Identifies and resolves routine specimen acceptability and test order problems for on-campus specimens.
• Interprets inpatient/outpatient test orders to determine collection timing and specimen types.

Conocimientos

Blood collection

Specimen collection

Communication

Educación

Associate degree in any field

Herramientas

Centrifuge

Point-of-care testing equipment

Descripción del empleo

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 standard 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 - 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].

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.