Laboratory Assistant

Gilbert, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Where Youll Work

Located in the Phoenix Ariz. suburb of Gilbert the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 198-bed not-for profit hospital with more than 1300 team members and almost 900 doctors on staff representing all major 2014 Phoenix Childrens Hospital launched a 22-bed pediatric unit inside the hospital. Mercy Gilbert opened in 2006 and has been a vital part of the growing community. Today it is the fifth largest employer in Gilbert. During the fiscal year ending June 30 2016 Mercy Gilbert provided more than $24 million in community benefit. As a result of Dignity Healths mission to deliver health care and partner with the community more than 42000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information visit: Summary and Responsibilities

As our Lab Assistant at MGMC now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health youll help solve mysteries as to whats ailing a patient and get us one step closer to successfully treating that illness or injury. Using your expertise and our technology you will collect prepare and then examine specimens in the lab to help determine the results of whatever test is being performed. Is this patient anemic Are they pregnant Has the cancer returned Test their blood urine or tissue and find out!

Youll build trust in all your interactions through your professionalism and work ethic. You are very knowledgeable in all areas of your role but always eager to learn more. You keep impeccable records especially when labeling and distributing samples. Confidentiality is of utmost importance to you. You keep your work area clean and perform all quality control checks according to your lab supervisors guidelines. Most of all you understand how vital your role is in the diagnosing and treating of our patients and youre eager to help us succeed in making them better.

Responsibilities:

Collect or receive samples of fluids or tissues. Determine if the quality and quantity are sufficient for testing.
Use the lab equipment or chemicals to prepare the samples for testing.
Perform the required tests on the samples. Keep accurate records. Label the specimens appropriately and send them to other departments as needed.
Clean and maintain the lab equipment and the lab area throughout each shift.
Run periodic quality control procedures on the equipment under your supervisors guidance.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Be respectful kind and helpful to your colleagues as we work together to create a productive lab environment.

While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry well take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision Tuition Reimbursement FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more!

Job Requirements

Minimum:

Six months of experience in a clinical laboratory.

High School Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

American Heart Association BLS

Where Youll WorkLocated in the Phoenix Ariz. suburb of Gilbert the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 198-bed not-for profit hospital with more than 1300 team members and almost 900 doctors on staff representing all major 2014 Phoenix Childrens Hospital launched a 22-bed pediatric unit inside the ho...

Where Youll Work

Responsibilities:

Collect or receive samples of fluids or tissues. Determine if the quality and quantity are sufficient for testing.
Use the lab equipment or chemicals to prepare the samples for testing.
Perform the required tests on the samples. Keep accurate records. Label the specimens appropriately and send them to other departments as needed.
Clean and maintain the lab equipment and the lab area throughout each shift.
Run periodic quality control procedures on the equipment under your supervisors guidance.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Be respectful kind and helpful to your colleagues as we work together to create a productive lab environment.

Job Requirements

Minimum:

Six months of experience in a clinical laboratory.

High School Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

American Heart Association BLS

Key Skills

Animal Care
Fire Protection
General Services
Atl
BI
Brokerage

Apply Now

About Company

CommonSpirit Health

Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!

View Profile View Profile

AI AutoApply

Apply to 100+ jobs with one click