Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a regular full-time laboratory technician to join the microbiology team. You will collect blood and other specimens, perform specimen processing, and support testing dispersal and point-of-care procedures in a fast-paced clinical lab.

Shift is 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. You will enter orders, ensure specimen integrity, maintain records, and help uphold safety and regulatory standards while

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Ability to work 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm shift.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Confidentiality and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other specimens from patients.
• Label, transport or store specimens accurately.
• Process specimens and prepare for testing.
• Enter test orders and patient data.
• Identify and resolve routine specimen issues.
• Perform select point-of-care testing.

Skills

Specimen collection

Microbiology testing

Specimen transport

Point-of-care testing

Pre-analytic processing

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Location:Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Afternoon Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$18.75 - $24.50Position HighlightsThis position will primarily work alongside laboratory technical staff in the microbiology department performing microbiology culture set-ups, waived kit testing, molecular assays.Schedule: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm; Monday -Friday. No weekends/holidays.You Belong at AveraBe 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 OverviewOrganizes 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 doCollects 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 QualificationsThe 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 EquivalentExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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 SomeAvera 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 retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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].