Lab Assistant

Job Description

We are Gateway Regional Medical Center. Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician directed care and RN supervision.

We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities.

WHAT WE OFFER

Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.

Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance (bonuses only apply for Full Time).

Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Position Purpose

Lab assistants are responsible for all aspects of collection and processing of biological specimens for clinical laboratory testing while maintaining the Mission and Values of the Gateway Regional Medical Center.

Position Qualifications

Education:

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Must display ability to read and understanding written data and medical terminology.

Must possess good verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all age groups.

Must demonstrate age specific phlebotomy competencies for all age groups.

Must demonstrate the ability to perform all specimen processing functionalities.

Data entry skills are required.

Order and report distribution skills are essential.

Professional customer service skills and positive attitude required.

Must display ability to learn and retain policy, procedure, and computer training.

Assists with maintaining laboratory operations and performs other tasks as necessary to ensure continuity of patient care.

Multitasking skills required.

Experience:

Successful completion of a phlebotomy training program is preferred.

Minimum 3 months experience preferred (6 months minimum required for PRN or 3rd shift positions).

Licenses/Certificates:

Board accredited phlebotomy certification preferred. Medical assistant certification/registration acceptable.

Certificate of achievement or diploma from a recognized phlebotomy training program required. In lieu of program certificate/diploma, on the job training and years of experience may be considered acceptable upon review.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers certification required within 3 months of hire. Employee is responsible for obtaining certification at their own expense.