Laboratory Assistant

Position:Laboratory Assistant

Schedule: this is a full-time night shift role that will work 10- or 12-hour shifts.

Your experience matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Laboratory Assistant joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

A Laboratory Assistant who excels in this role will perform basic laboratory duties to include phlebotomy along with other specimen collection and waived testing.
Addition Responsibilities include:

• Ordering processing and distributing laboratory specimens.
• Review of pending reports manifests etc. for outstanding lab results.
• Assisting other lab personnel with specimen storage and retrieval.
• Ensuring Turn Around Times (TATs) are met.
• Maintaining inventory for phlebotomy services reference lab supplies and departmental office supplies.
• Performing phlebotomy duties.
• Assists with receiving identifying accessioning processing and transporting specimens.
• Maintains work area in a safe aseptic and organized manner.
• Performs clerical duties including answering phones data entry and filing.
• Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces NM and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.