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Laboratory AssistantInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.As our Laboratory Assistant, you will help the laboratory and healthcare team ensure accurate and efficient processing of patient samples and test results so they can provide timely and reliable diagnostic information for patient care.Every day you will process specimens, assist with laboratory testing, and manage supply inventory. You will be expected to practice positive patient identification, maintain excellent communication, take responsibility for department workflow, and demonstrate HumanKindness in all interactions.To be successful in this role, you must be able to follow written technical policies and procedures, use good judgment when problem-solving, and collaborate effectively with a team.Practice positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.Take responsibility for the department workflow and assist all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency creating an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and collaboration.Evaluate and release test results under the direction of a Clinical Lab Scientist, evaluating result validity considering quality control results, instrument performance, specimen integrity and prior patient results.Process specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution, and move samples quickly for testing and perform allowed laboratory testing following written technical policies and procedures, and handle laboratory send-out testing, processing and organizing packing lists and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories.May perform phlebotomy, following blood collection procedures and utilizing appropriate collection techniques to obtain samples adhering to quality and quantity requirementsPerform routine maintenance on lab equipment and maintain records as trained, and monitor department supply inventory, assist in stocking, and complete reagent logs. Required: High School Diploma or GEDBLS-CPR within 90 days of hireExcellent customer service and time management skills Preferred: 6 Months experience in acute care facilityLab Assistant and/or Phlebotomy certificationAt CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68102, US
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