Microbiology Lab Assistant - Day Shift, Mentorship & PTO

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer retirement matching up to 5%

Career development mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Regular full-time Laboratory Associate to collect blood and other specimens, prepare them for testing, and perform pre-analytic processing in the microbiology lab. You will work closely with clinical staff, follow Lean principles, and ensure accurate specimen handling and timely transport.

Responsibilities include patient specimen collection, labeling, processing, and data entry for orders, with compliance to safety standards and

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and hear and distinguish speech.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform duties.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Processes laboratory specimens including centrifuging, separating, measuring, storing and distributing to testing areas.
• Completes patient registration, test order data entry and pertinent sequel databases.
• Interprets inpatient and outpatient test orders to determine collection timing and specimen types.
• Performs selected point-of-care testing according to established standards.
• Maintains records and prepares supplies for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lean principles

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Regular full-time Laboratory Associate to collect blood and other specimens, prepare them for testing, and perform pre-analytic processing in the microbiology lab. You will work closely with clinical staff, follow Lean principles, and ensure accurate specimen handling and timely transport.

Responsibilities include patient specimen collection, labeling, processing, and data entry for orders, with compliance to safety standards and