What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant I | Rapid City Hospital | Full Time - 40 Hours position at Regional Health?
Current Employees: If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the Career icon on your homepage.Starting Pay Rate Range$16.70to$19.20(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)Job SummaryIt starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Laboratory Assistant I at Monument Health, you can begin your healthcare career with no experience necessary. You will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day. As a Laboratory Assistant I, you will be responsible for demonstrating a commitment to patient/family experience, quality, safety, and financial stewardship. You will promote a safe working environment and support the department by performing venipuncture and capillary punctures using the most appropriate phlebotomy device and properly collect and process specimens for testing. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope youll join us.Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:*Supportive work culture*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank*Opportunities for growth and advancement*Tuition assistance/reimbursement*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)*Flexible schedulingJob DescriptionEssential Functions:Establishes a cooperative working relationship with all caregivers, physicians, and leaders by promoting professionalism, compassion, and communication.Will be punctual and ready to fulfill the duties of the assigned shift.Obtains blood specimens accurately and quickly using proper technique with attention to performing AIDET, patient identification, patient care, safety, and infection control practices.Restocks supplies.Receives and processes samples delivered to the lab. Stores samples appropriately.Tracks add-on and extra samples, stores and discards specimens. Performs daily hold over logs and resolves sample problems.Demonstrates knowledge of and performs a variety of clerical and computer functions to ensure smooth operation of the department.Distributes specimens to the appropriate delivery point in each laboratory department.Answers the telephone in assigned sections.Involved in departmental and system wide quality improvement initiatives as requested.All other duties as assigned.Additional RequirementsRequired:Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General StudiesPreferred:Experience - 1 years in Clinical Laboratory and/or Healthcare ExperiencePhysical Requirements:Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Job CategoryDiagnosticsJob FamilyLaboratoryDepartmentRCH LaboratoryScheduled Weekly Hours40ShiftEmployee TypeRegular10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.Make a difference. Every day.Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Employment Type:
Full time
Salary : $17 - $19
