Clinical Lab Assistant Student

Job Description:

The Lab Assistant Student learns the performance of laboratory organization and patient care by ordering, preparing and directing specimens to appropriate lab / testing, and providing appropriate customer service.

Posting Specifics:

• Entry Rate: $16.56/hour. Once the 6-week training program is complete, students would be eligible to be placed into a permanent Lab Assistant role and receive an increase to $18.12/hour.
• Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Department: Laboratory General, St. George Regional Hospital

St. George Regional Hospital is a 294-bed hospital and is the major medical referral center for northwestern Arizona, southeastern Nevada, and southern Utah. We are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and serve as a Level II Trauma center, caring for almost all trauma patients (with the exception of major pediatric trauma).

Perks of Working for Intermountain:

• Discounted transit / commuter pass
• Meal discounts
• 24/7 on-site, state-of-the art fitness centers at many facilities (about $5 per month) including group fitness classes at select facilities
• Health and Wellness Programs including a Live Well Incentive Program
• 401(k) 2% for all caregivers with additional matching up to 4%
• Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from pizza, the zoo, movie tickets, car rentals, and hotels
• Education Assistance (must be benefits eligible)
• Tuition Loan Assistance for full-time caregivers (available for select positions), up to $3,000 per calendar year
• Education and Development Opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events (including a yearly gift)
• Many facilities have full-service cafés, gift shops, and ATMs onsite
• CNA Scholarships and Tuition Assistance available for select certification (must be benefits eligible employed by Intermountain Healthcare for 90 days) call 800-283-4550 (Option 2) or visit https://www.gwcu.org/CNAScholarship
• Cell Phone Discounts (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile)
• Discounted Lagoon Amusement Park Tickets

Job Essentials:

• Learns receiving, ordering, processing, labeling and auditing of specimens according to established procedure, recognizes factors that may affect testing outcomes, takes appropriate action to solve problems, and consistently documents solutions according to established protocols.
• Learns and maintains appropriate knowledge of all computer systems and test ordering practices insuring all specimens are properly entered in all computer systems.
• Learns how to effectively communicate specimen collection and handling requirements, providing service to external and internal customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment under stressful situations
• Demonstrated self-motivation skills and able to work independently
• Demonstrated basic computer skills
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, and nights

Physical Requirements:

Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
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Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
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See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
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Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.

Location:

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

St George

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$16.56 - $16.56

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.