Laboratory Assistant (PRN)

• • Job Tracking ID : 513119-897057
  • Job Location : Pender, NE
    Pender
  • Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
  • Level of Education : High School/GED
• • Job Type : PRN
  • Date Updated : 04/23/2025
  • Years of Experience : Less Than 1 Year
  • Starting Date : ASAP

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as a patient transporter, answers all incoming calls and completes other assigned work to provide external and internal customer service. Will also be responsible for performing phlebotomy in an Outpatient setting. And by performing the following duties in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Pender Community Hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers the telephones in a prompt, polite, professional manner; and direct the calls to the appropriate staff; taking messages when necessary.
• Gives the best possible first impression by greeting all patients, visitors, guests and employees
• Presents level of service and communication that represents PCH in a favorable, positive and professional manner.
• Schedules patient appointments in the Laboratory Department
• Understands the appropriate orders
• Transports patients safely.
• Assists Technologists in laboratory testing
• Performs phlebotomy on outpatients
• Responsible for proper specimen processing

ESSENTIAL STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Customer Service: We know that we make a difference in the lives we touch. We deliver service in a manner that reflects compassion, empathy and caring. We expect employees to demonstrate excellent service in all that we do.
• Effective Communication: The purpose of communication is to provide clear, accurate information and to achieve mutual understanding by active listening and having open and respectful dialogue.
• Compliance: Obeys, understands, and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of our operations and requirements.
• Commitment to Co-Workers/Teamwork: Regardless of our department or status, we are all linked together as teammates to serve our patients and our community. We will demonstrate our commitment to co-workers by doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.
• Accountability: We believe in taking pride in what we do. We are responsible for the outcomes of our efforts. We recognize our work as a reflection of who we are as people and as professionals, both demonstrating a commitment to our entities and our community.

Hours: As needed, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Experience and Skills

Education, Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Laboratory equipment
• Computer and printer
• General office materials/equipment/supplies
• Information systems
• Telephone system

Job Benefits

• Group Incentive Plan (GIP): The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.

This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.