Lab Assistant - FT Evening Shift

Day in the Life of a Lab Assistant:

Performs all paperwork, technical and non-technical procedures required to process, submit, and initiate the testing process. Communicates with Physicians/Nursing Staff/Managers/co-workers, as appropriate about patients, specimen collection, computer issues and other laboratory issues. Additionally, performs general laboratory duties in all assigned laboratory departments with adequate supervision.

 Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

·         ANCC Magnet Hospital

·         403(b) with 4% employer match

·         21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)

·         Education Assistance Program

·         Employer Sponsored Wellness Program

·         Employee Assistance program

 Here is What You Will Be Doing

• Performs routine tests and analysis on all specimen types according to established procedures.  Performs quality control checks on each procedure and/or reagents as required and appropriate.
• Evaluates and prioritizes samples for testing.
• Performs routine departmental maintenance which may include temperature checks, counter cleaning, supply inventory and others with appropriate documentation.
• Reviews and resolves shift pending log as well as problem queues for various departments.
• Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.
• Participates in ongoing continuing education to comply with state regulations.  Completes a minimum of five continuing education contact hours per year or ten contact hours per two years.
• I understand that it is not within my scope of practice to handle any medications that I might inadvertently come in contact with, including medications delivered in the pneumatic tube system.  If I do come in contact with medications I know to alert a licensed employee for them to handle.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrates ability to positively interact with persons of different ethnic, spiritual, moral and cultural beliefs.
• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Shows willingness to read, understand, and follow all policies and procedures, as defined for the organization and department.
• Exhibits effective critical thinking/decision-making skills as appropriate.

 Here's What You Will Need

• High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
• Valid USA driver’s license
• Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s driving guidelines

Nice to Have

• Clinical laboratory experience