Lab Assistant

Company: OSF HealthCare
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewPOSITION SUMMARY: The laboratory assistant plays a vital role in the care of our patients. Laboratory testing is an integral part of the delivery of care and the patient experience. The laboratory assistant performs specimen collection, is responsible for proper storage of specimens, prepares specimens for transport and performs all point of care testing and quality testing to meet College of American Pathologists (CAP)/Joint Commission and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. The laboratory assistant must review provider orders and maintain up to date knowledge of new laboratory standards and information. The laboratory assistant is responsible for keeping accurate records, such as quality control and temperature monitoring in laboratory areas, and must be committed to patient identification and excellence in customer service.QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High school or GED equivalentSuccessful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire (if OSF Phlebotomy class has not been previously completed and/or does not have previous phlebotomy experience)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous phlebotomy experience or trainingSuccessful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class Other skills/knowledge Electronic Medical RecordMicrosoft application basic proficiencyEOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/DisabledJob seekers will be afforded equal opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity, veteran status or disability status.

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