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Saint Mary's Health Network · 1 week ago

Laboratory Assistant

Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Saint Mary's Health Network is an award-winning healthcare provider with a long-standing history in Northern Nevada, dedicated to quality and community service. The Laboratory Assistant will perform various clerical and technical duties in the lab, including specimen processing, communication with patients, and maintaining cleanliness in the laboratory environment.

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Responsibilities

The Lab Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA, and the Business and Professions Codes (bpc: 1212, 1269)

The Lab Assistant: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media. 12) Perform arterial, venipuncture and capillary draws 13) Perform point of care testing if POCA licensed 14) Train new employees and students 15) follow all SOP’s 16) Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualification

Lab Assistant certificationPhlebotomyClinical laboratory experienceEnglish comprehensionProblem solvingFlexibility

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English

Candidates must be eligible for Lab Assistant licensure by the State of Nevada within six months

Certification obtained as a Lab Assistant from a National or State accredited venipuncture program within the past 12 months or 12 months experience as licensed phlebotomist