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Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor
Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Variable Hours/Variable Days
PLEASE NOTE: For Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC) only - candidates at the Lab Aide level may be considered if interested in starting a career in the laboratory and have less than 1 year of work experience.
Due to the nature of the work - this position does require the flexibility to work variable hours and variable days - to include day, evening, weekend and holidays hours.
Salary: Wages start at $19.27 an hour and the midrange is $24.09 an hour. Increases are based years of experience in the field. Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours:
- $1.27 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
- $2.15 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
- $1.10 extra for working weekends
Position Summary
The Lab Assistant/Specimen Processor contributes to the overall patient experience by using organizational and communication skills to receive and process laboratory specimens as specified by regulatory requirements and laboratory standard operating procedures. This is done through assessing requisition dates, specimen adequacy and acceptability to ensure accurate order entry and high-quality laboratory results.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required
- Prior education or demonstrated knowledge in medical terminology
Experience
- 1 year of laboratory experience or a combination of education and or related experience in a healthcare setting providing knowledge of medical terminology is required
- Specimen processing experience including esoteric reference lab specimen handling and packaging, preferred
- Phlebotomy experience and/or knowledge of laboratory tests and /or laboratory ordering processes, preferred
- College courses/credits toward advanced degree, especially science course work, preferred
- Data entry, keyboarding experience and computer proficiency, preferred
Licensure/Certifications
- Medical Laboratory Assistant through the Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), preferred
Other Skills & Abilities
- Good organizational skills that ensure accurate processing under adverse conditions
- Detail oriented and ability to multi-task while maintaining a calm and effectual demeanor
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments
- Ability to adapt to new processes
Total Rewards Package
- Earn a competitive and progressive salary
- Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
- On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
- Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
- Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
- Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans
At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Salary : $19 - $24