Laboratory Assistant - PT - Days

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their dynamic laboratory team. This part-time role offers the chance to engage in critical tasks such as performing venipuncture and processing specimens, all while working with state-of-the-art equipment. The organization values community focus and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while developing their skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and laboratory work, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Free parking

Scholarship opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• High school education required; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 3 months phlebotomy experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures for blood tests.
• Process specimens for testing and distribution.
• Act as a resource for laboratory information.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary punctures

Knowledge of medical terminology

Specimen processing

Automation line functionality

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Departmental Overview

We are looking for driven people to come be a part of our growing, team-oriented, community-focused Laboratory. We are a high-paced, high-volume lab and have state-of-the-art equipment to get the job done, opportunities for advancement, and also the chance to grow as a current or future leader. NRHS offers competitive pay for our staff, superb benefits, and additional educational opportunities. We hope you will consider joining our team of healers!

Job Summary

• Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures for blood tests and know all safety requirements.
• Receives and distributes specimens in the laboratory.
• Processes specimens for testing, storage and send out to reference laboratories.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and limitation of testing procedures.
• Performs waived testing as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge about the functionality of the Lab’s automation line.
• Acts as a resource for laboratory information.
• Timeliness of specimen collections and contamination.

Qualifications

Education

• High school education or equivalent.
• Requires some knowledge of medical terminology.

Experience

• 3 months phlebotomy experience, or a phlebotomy certificate with 32 hours of clinical rotation, or 6 months experience in a medical field providing patient care which includes drawing blood or blood processing, or current MLT student in clinical rotations, or one or more college level courses in a biological science.

(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.

Compensation/Benefits

• $14.29-$23.24/hr depending on previous work experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Work Shift

Day

Position Type

Part-Time