What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAB ASSISTANT - VALLEY HOSPITAL (FULL-TIME) position at The Valley Health System?
Responsibilities
The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center , Henderson Hospital, Valley Health Specialty Hospital. and our newest location West Henderson Hospital.
Benefit Highlights
Responsible for the collection of laboratory specimens according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Acts as an
assistant for laboratory techs as needed and/or directed with respect to specified CLIA waived testing. Requires
moderate supervision. General Supervisor must be on site.
Education
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent as defined by CLIA’88; current Nevada licensure/certification for Laboratory Assistant.
Experience
Two years experience as a Phlebotomist
License/Certification: Nevada State Licensure as Laboratory Assistant. Certification from ASCP or equivalent
preferred.
Technical Skills: Certification from ASCP, or equivalent with Nevada Board approved program and demonstrate
the ability to collect various types of patient specimens.
Other
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality of patient
care appropriately (specific age competent). Must possess appropriate people skills,
organization and attention to detail. Must desire to act as a resource and provide assistance as
required. Must demonstrate and maintain the ability to act as a Laboratory and Facility
representative with professionalism and respect to assure positive public perception.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center , Henderson Hospital, Valley Health Specialty Hospital. and our newest location West Henderson Hospital.
Benefit Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Comprehensive education and training center
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
Responsible for the collection of laboratory specimens according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Acts as an
assistant for laboratory techs as needed and/or directed with respect to specified CLIA waived testing. Requires
moderate supervision. General Supervisor must be on site.
Education
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent as defined by CLIA’88; current Nevada licensure/certification for Laboratory Assistant.
Experience
Two years experience as a Phlebotomist
License/Certification: Nevada State Licensure as Laboratory Assistant. Certification from ASCP or equivalent
preferred.
Technical Skills: Certification from ASCP, or equivalent with Nevada Board approved program and demonstrate
the ability to collect various types of patient specimens.
Other
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality of patient
care appropriately (specific age competent). Must possess appropriate people skills,
organization and attention to detail. Must desire to act as a resource and provide assistance as
required. Must demonstrate and maintain the ability to act as a Laboratory and Facility
representative with professionalism and respect to assure positive public perception.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.