Per Diem Lab Assistant — Phlebotomy & Lab Tech Support

Saint Mary's Health Network; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network, Reno, is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Assistant to support clinical operations in a fast-paced hospital laboratory. The role involves clerical duties, specimen handling, phlebotomy, and patient interaction under supervision.

Candidates should have a HS diploma,1 year of lab experience, CPT I/II certification, and current BCLS. Responsibilities include sample processing across pathology, microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and blood bank, maintaining equipment, and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State Certified as CPT I or CPT II where required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and greets patients and visitors politely.
• Possesses good communication skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of test terminology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of phlebotomy and related equipment for collecting specimens.
• Processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
• Stocks and orders routine supplies; keeps areas clean.
• Operates laboratory instruments following policy and procedures.
• Under supervision may perform instrument maintenance, quality control, stains, and culture inoculations as trained.
• Other tasks may be assigned by department manager.
• Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
• Runner

Skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical duties

Telephone etiquette

Laboratory terminology

Specimen collection

Instrument maintenance

Quality control

Pathology support

Education

HS Diploma

CPT I/II Certification

BCLS Certification

Job description

Saint Mary’s Health Network, Reno, is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Assistant to support clinical operations in a fast-paced hospital laboratory. The role involves clerical duties, specimen handling, phlebotomy, and patient interaction under supervision.

Candidates should have a HS diploma,1 year of lab experience, CPT I/II certification, and current BCLS. Responsibilities include sample processing across pathology, microbiology, hematology, chemistry, and blood bank, maintaining equipment, and