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Job Title:

Lab Assistant

Cost Center:

Lab Services Admin

Job Description:

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for greeting the laboratory patients, order entry, blood and urine specimen collection, preparation of specimens for testing, storage and/or export and preparation of reports.

Essential Functions
1. Demonstrates safe and competent use of equipment and software to carry out duties.
2. Prioritize workflow by medical necessity and priority.
3. Answers telephone inquiries including specimen requirement information.
4. Prepares reports for export or storage as required.
5. Demonstrate professional customer service skills while registering patient and performing blood and urine collections according to procedures including following age specific guidelines for collection. This includes therapeutic phlebotomies, paternity testing, and drug screens.
6. Prepares specimens for testing, storage or export according to procedures including resolution of any specimen and/or order discrepancies.
7. Performs billing functions timely.
8. Orders department supplies from Material Management for maintaining specimen collection kits, trays and office supplies.
9. Maintains a sanitary conditions and practices isolation procedures and protocols.
10. Orient new lab aide employees as required.

11. This role requires extensive amount of walking day to day. Must have a valid driver's license.

Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other.

As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.