What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant III position at Abrazo Surprise Micro?
Overview
Abrazo Surprise Micro-Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Abrazo Surprise Micro-Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Position Summary
Performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested. Will process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens; assists pathologists and histotechs, as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested.
Responsibilities
- Completes prioritization, receipt, registration and distribution of specimens.
- Has responsibility for sendout/reference lab shipping, tracking and billing.
- Will perform waived testing, as requested.
- Will assist with processing of anatomic pathology specimens including preparation of microscopic tissue slides, staining and specimen management, as requested.
Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: 3 years of laboratory experience.
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION : Phlebotomy Certification where state law requires.
- Preferred Requirements
- Education: Associates degree in laboratory or medical related field from an accredited institution preferred.
- Experience: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience preferred.
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION : Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar preferred.
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Organization Description
Abrazo Surprise Hospital is located at the Loop 303 and Bell Road to serve the community of Surprise. The eight-bed inpatient hospital offers 24-hour emergency care and hospitalist and emergency physician coverage.
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