Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomist PRN

MountainView Hospital; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant to perform venipuncture and specimen collection across inpatient and outpatient populations. You will handle specimen processing, front-lab duties, and ensure compliance with lab policies.

The role requires a valid Phlebotomy certificate, NV certification eligibility, and strong communication. CPR is preferred and familiarity with Meditech is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified by the State of Nevada as a Laboratory Assistant or eligible to apply.
• Valid Phlebotomy certificate.
• Formal Medical Assistant training or accredited phlebotomy program preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Medical terminology and computer knowledge expected.
• CPR certification preferred.
• 6 months of clinical lab experience preferred or recent graduate of phlebotomy program.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection of blood, blood culture and other body fluids from neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Process specimens, handle sends-out, and fax results per hospital policy.
• Assist front-of-lab duties: admitting, filing, greeting patients, answering phones.
• Prepare specimens for reference lab couriers; maintain stock of drawing carts and room.
• Maintain lab environment cleanliness and operate Meditech and other lab equipment.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures in performing duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Meditech

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nevada Laboratory Assistant certification/eligibility

Tools

Meditech

Job description

• Valid Phlebotomy certificate

Hourly Wage Estimate: $23.03 - $34.52 / hour

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Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomist

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant, you’ll be primarily based in the Laboratory. You will be responsible for the skillful collection of blood samples, blood culture samples, and other body fluid samples from inpatient and outpatient populations ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. Our team is amazing; we consider ourselves a family who work hard to support each other, and we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

• You will be responsible for specimen processing, answering the telephone, processing sends out specimens, loading specimens onto instrumentation, and faxing laboratory results in accordance with hospital policy and any other duties within the scope of licensure
• You will also share the job of working as a secretary in the front of the lab. Other responsibilities include admitting, filing, greeting patients, and answering phones
• You will prepare appropriate specimens for reference lab couriers, maintain adequate stock levels on drawing carts/trays/drawing room, clean the working environment in the processing and drawing areas, and adequately utilize the lab computer system (Meditech) and other lab equipment
• You will adhere to established policies and procedures in performing assigned duties

What qualifications you will need:

• High school graduate or GED
• Certified by the State of Nevada as a Laboratory Assistant or provide evidence of eligibility to apply to the program
• Valid Phlebotomy certificate
• Formal training as a Medical Assistant or a graduate of an accredited Phlebotomy Training Program is preferred
• Excellent communication skills are required
• Medical Terminology and have computer knowledge
• CPR certification is preferred
• 6 months of work experience in a clinical laboratory is preferred. May consider a recent graduate of an accredited phlebotomy training program

Benefits

MountainView Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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