Laboratory Assistant Level I - Full Time First Shift

Department LABORATORY - 207010 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Grade 109 Job

Description:

The Laboratory Assistant Level I is a multi-skilled position that efficiently processes patient and specimen workflow. The Lab Assistant performs the pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures and may also perform the analytic and post analytic phases of waived and moderately complex testing procedures.

Duties include face to face and telephone customer service, computer data entry and retrieval, instrument maintenance, and proper documentation for all activities. The Lab Assistant is also responsible for monitoring supplies and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation

requirements:

related to safety and lab testing.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience:

A student enrolled in an accredited program in one of the following: An Associates or Bachelor of Science program in a science related major or clinical laboratory program (MLT or MT) OR Has one of the following: 1 year of health care setting

experience:

Certification as a medical assistant (MA) or phlebotomist

Qualifications:

Medical terminology preferred. Must be willing to handle blood and body fluids. Ability to multi-task and prioritize under stressful situations.

• Demonstrates knowledge /competence of CAP and JCAHO Laboratory patient safety initiatives and applies these to all aspects of diagnostic testing.

Exhibits communication

skills:

, both written and verbal, and demonstrates scientific knowledge and consistent excellence and focus on patient care. Must have the ability to consistently pay attention to detail while maintaining quality and productivity. Must be able to prioritize work and situational professional demands. Must maintain a professional demeanor and communication, both verbal and written, when under stress.

Must exhibit professional and respectful interaction in all situations with patients, patients, physicians and employees. FLSA Classification Non-exempt Physical Demands 22 A Lab

Benefits:

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular

benefits:

for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.

In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of

what we:

offer, visit valleyhealth

benefits:

.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!