What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant - Weekend Days position at Norman Regional Health System?
Overview
We are looking for driven people to come be a part of our growing, team-oriented, community-focused Laboratory. We are a high-paced, high-volume lab and have state-of-the-art equipment to get the job done, opportunities for advancement, and also the chance to grow as a current or future leader. NRHS offers competitive pay for our staff, superb benefits, and additional educational opportunities. We hope you will consider joining our team of healers!
Responsibilities
- Obtains blood specimens (on or off site) following established procedures, established time frames, and safety requirements.
- Obtains specimens (on or off site) requiring special collection procedures following established procedures, established time frames, and safety requirements.
- Receives and distributes specimens in the laboratory.
- Processes specimens for testing, storage and send out to reference laboratories.
- Provides assistance to clients. Picks up and delivers specimens / reports to clients (may use company car) and acts as liaison between the client and the laboratory.
- Assists with vehicle maintenance and promotes safe driving.
- Diagnostic electrocardiogram on outpatients and Therapeutic INR QC and testing procedures.
- Performs testing procedures as indicated by section.
Qualifications
Education
- High school education or equivalent.
- Requires some knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience
- 3 months phlebotomy experience, or a phlebotomy certificate with 32 hours of clinical rotation, or 6 months experience in a medical field providing patient care which includes drawing blood or blood processing, or current MLT student in clinical rotations, or one or more college level courses in a biological science
(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).
Licensure/Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.
Compensation/Benefits
- $14.29-$23.24/hr depending on previous work experience
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
Salary : $14 - $23
