What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at NKC Health?
Summary
GREAT Happens Here! Did you start a career in healthcare to do great things? Come work for NKC Health in our Lab as a Lab Assistant, where you can be a part of something GREAT!
Join our lab team at NKC Health, where you'll be part of a dedicated group of professionals caring for patients.
Responsibilities
Here are just a few of our great benefits!
GREAT Happens Here! Did you start a career in healthcare to do great things? Come work for NKC Health in our Lab as a Lab Assistant, where you can be a part of something GREAT!
Join our lab team at NKC Health, where you'll be part of a dedicated group of professionals caring for patients.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of Clinical Supervisors, Medical Laboratory Scientists and Lab Coordinators performs receptionist, processor, and phlebotomist duties to serve patients with compassion and empathy.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws on patients of all ages
- Properly label, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory to ensure integrity and accuracy
- Communicate professionally with nursing staff, physicians, and lab personnel regarding specimen needs or issues
- Communicate effectively with clinical departments to resolve registration or order issues
- Accurately enter and verify patient and specimen data
- Provide courteous, professional service to the patients and families
- Follow infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and hospital safety regulations at all times
- 1-2 years phlebotomy experience in a Clinic setting -PREFERRED
- High school Diploma or Equivalent-REQUIRED
Here are just a few of our great benefits!
- Educational Assistance
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- On Site Fitness Center on Main Campus
- Paid Time Off
- Health. Vision and Dental Coverage