Laboratory Assistant
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Job Location:
Park Rapids, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
CHI St. Josephs Health of Park Rapids part of CommonSpirit Health is an award-winning 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center hospitalist program testing surgery orthopedics rehabilitation and more so that you can experience better health.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Lab Assistant you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.
Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect prepare and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood urine tissue etc.) for various diagnostic tests.
To be successful in this role you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
What youll do...
- Practices positive patient identification at all times in all job functions.
- Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
- Takes responsibility for the department workflow assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
- Processes specimen into the lab organized for department distribution. Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing.
- Handles Laboratory Send-out testing. Processes organizes packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures.
- Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association within 90 days of start date.
- Excellent customer service and time management skills.
Preferred
- Certificate from Lab Assistant Program within six (6) months of hire or six (6) months experience in an acute care facility.
- Certificate Other Phlebotomy program
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
