What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant Technical position at CHI Saint Joseph Health System?
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Mental Health resources for you and your family
Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
Employer Discounts
Relocation Assistance*
Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000*
Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*
Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital.
Responsibilities
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR)
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
Minimum of two (2) years of Phlebotomy or Lab Assistant experience
Pay Range
$16.26 - $22.36 /hour
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Mental Health resources for you and your family
Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
Adoption Assistance
Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
Employer Discounts
Relocation Assistance*
Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000*
Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*
- for eligible hires and positions
Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Perform various tasks to support the laboratory technical staff, including blood specimen collection, specimen procurement, specimen processing, lab testing, send-outs, and the maintenance of quality assurance records, as well as, other duties assigned by director, manager, or other lab leadership. Is held accountable for policies and procedures of the department and organization. This position supports the mission, vision, and philosophy of CommonSpirit Health.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Receive and process samples to identify suitability.
- Prepare samples for testing using various types of laboratory equipment.
- Perform laboratory testing, including pH and bacterial culturing.
- Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Label specimens accurately and distribute them to the appropriate department.
- Perform quality control as directed by the Lab Director.
- Clean and maintain work area and all lab equipment and supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Required Licensure and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR)
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
Minimum of two (2) years of Phlebotomy or Lab Assistant experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities, detailed oriented
Pay Range
$16.26 - $22.36 /hour
Salary : $16 - $22
