What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at Iberia General Hospital And Medical Center?
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in
New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to
be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've
been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career
paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while
caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC
is currently looking to hire a Lab Assistant on a Fulltime basis. The Lab Assistant is responsible for collection
of specimens for lab testing on inpatients, outpatients, emergency room and
clinic patients. The Lab Assistant is responsible for application of
learned techniques necessary to obtain quality specimens to aid the techs in
reliable results. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for developing
computer skills for the Laboratory Information System and complying with all
regulatory requirements, including Lab Compliance. This position requires adept
social skills and teamwork. The Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting
the tech with certain preliminary routines including instrument maintenance,
some QC, instrument startup routines, daily routines (temp checks, work area
disinfection, etc.). The Lab Assistants may be trained to do non-waived
and limited waived testing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
·
High school diploma
·
Current certification for DOT Drug Screen Collections may be
required.
·
Current certification for EBT may be required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
·
LA license as Laboratory Assistant
TRAINING
AND EXPERIENCE
·
Experience may be required, depending on assignment
JOB KNOWLEDGE
·
Must possess phlebotomy training
·
May be required to have experience collecting drug screens with
COC
·
May be required to have
experience with BAT
Competitive
Benefits:
Great medical benefit plan
Early access to earned wages
Participation in robust state pension plan
Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
IBERIA
MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Employment Type:
FULL_TIME