Laboratory Assistant – Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy

CHI; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska seeks a Laboratory Assistant to ensure accurate and efficient processing of patient samples and test results for timely diagnostic information.

You will process specimens, assist with testing, and manage supply inventory, while upholding patient identification standards, maintaining clear communication, and supporting department workflow in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire required.
• Preferred: Lab Assistant and/or Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Take responsibility for the department workflow and assist all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency creating an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Evaluate and release test results under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist, evaluating result validity considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity and prior patient results.
• Process specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution, and move samples quickly for testing and perform allowed laboratory testing following written technical policies and procedures, and handle laboratory send-out testing, processing and organizing packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories.
• May perform phlebotomy, following blood collection procedures and utilizing appropriate collection techniques to obtain samples adhering to quality and quantity requirements
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintain records as trained, and monitor department supply inventory, assist in stocking, and complete reagent logs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS-CPR within 90 days of hire

Lab Assistant certification

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska seeks a Laboratory Assistant to ensure accurate and efficient processing of patient samples and test results for timely diagnostic information.

You will process specimens, assist with testing, and manage supply inventory, while upholding patient identification standards, maintaining clear communication, and supporting department workflow in a collaborative team environment.