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Monument Health · 18 hours ago

Laboratory Assistant I

Sturgis, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.25/hr - $21.50/hr

1+ years exp

Monument Health is a healthcare provider dedicated to compassionate patient care, and they are seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to join their team. This role involves supporting the laboratory by collecting and processing specimens, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a cooperative working environment.

Health CareHospitalNon ProfitRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Establishes a cooperative working relationship with all caregivers, physicians, and leaders by promoting professionalism, compassion, and communication

Will be punctual and ready to fulfill the duties of the assigned shift

Obtains blood specimens accurately and quickly using proper technique with attention to performing AIDET, patient identification, patient care, safety, and infection control practices

Restocks supplies

Receives and processes samples delivered to the lab. Stores samples appropriately

Tracks add-on and extra samples, stores and discards specimens. Performs daily hold over logs and resolves sample problems

Demonstrates knowledge of and performs a variety of clerical and computer functions to ensure smooth operation of the department

Distributes specimens to the appropriate delivery point in each laboratory department

Answers the telephone in assigned sections

Involved in departmental and system wide quality improvement initiatives as requested

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

PhlebotomyClinical Laboratory ExperienceMedical Laboratory Assistant CertificationPatient CareCommunication

Required

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies

Demonstrates a commitment to patient/family experience, quality, safety, and financial stewardship

Promotes a safe working environment

Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures using the most appropriate phlebotomy device

Properly collects and processes specimens for testing

Establishes a cooperative working relationship with all caregivers, physicians, and leaders by promoting professionalism, compassion, and communication

Will be punctual and ready to fulfill the duties of the assigned shift

Obtains blood specimens accurately and quickly using proper technique with attention to performing AIDET, patient identification, patient care, safety, and infection control practices

Restocks supplies

Receives and processes samples delivered to the lab

Stores samples appropriately

Tracks add-on and extra samples, stores and discards specimens

Performs daily hold over logs and resolves sample problems

Demonstrates knowledge of and performs a variety of clerical and computer functions to ensure smooth operation of the department

Distributes specimens to the appropriate delivery point in each laboratory department

Answers the telephone in assigned sections

Involved in departmental and system wide quality improvement initiatives as requested

All other duties as assigned

Preferred

Education - NAACLS phlebotomy program

Certification - Phlebotomy Blood Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Phlebotomy Solutions or Phlebotomy Certification from accredited University or accredited training professionals or Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Experience - 1+ years in Clinical Laboratory and/or Healthcare Experience