What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Assistant position at Intermountain Health?
locationsIntermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital
time typePart time
posted onPosted 7 Days Ago
time left to applyEnd Date : January 21, 2025 (6 days left to apply)
job requisition idR128204
Job Description :
Functions as part of a dynamic and engaging laboratory team in a professional setting. This position facilitates laboratory organization and patient care, working closely with doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory scientists. LA I’s are responsible for ordering and preparing patient samples, such as blood and other body fluids, and delivering specimens to the appropriate department or testing facility. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.
Job Specifics :
- Benefits Eligible : No
- Shift Details : Variable
Scope :
The Lab Assistant is the gatekeeper to the clinical and pathology laboratory, performing a variety of functions to support laboratory testing and diagnosis. Their primary responsibility is the accurate labeling, accessioning, and processing of patient specimens, including tissue, blood, and body fluids, according to established procedures.
Caregivers in this role can compassionately communicate procedures and specimen collection instructions with patients and clinical staff and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They may have opportunities for growth, developing additional skills such as :
Caregivers in this position are detail-oriented and can recognize factors that may affect testing outcomes. They take appropriate action to solve problems and document errors.
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Physical Requirements :
Physical Requirements :
Location :
Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital
Work City : Mount Pleasant
Work State : Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
18.12 - $23.55
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Salary : $18 - $24
