Laboratory Aide

Highlights of your role:

Performing phlebotomy and pre-analytical phase of clinical laboratory practice. Phlebotomist also performs limited laboratory procedures according to CLIA guidelines for Waived lab testing, which require the limited exercise of independent judgment and interpretation. Procedures performed are: Whole blood Glucose, Hemoglobin, Routine urinalysis (dipstick), Occult blood test, Rapid strep A test for Waived lab, Rapid Mono for Waived Lab, and Rapid Pregnancy testing on urine sample approved for Waived lab.

We invite you to join our team as we continue on our commitment of caring for generations.

Since 1915, LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patient's healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We've fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life changing career, within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually looking for motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders who are passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.

Job Details:

Location: Laboratory
Shift: Days
Job Schedule: 40 hours/week
Hours: 40 hours/week
FTE: 1.0
Weekends: Rotating
Holidays: Rotating
*Pay Range: $18.85-$24.50

*It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees.

What you'll get to do in this role:

Follows established procedures for collection and processing biological specimens for analysis.

Performs assigned analytical tests or procedures that are CLIA Waived.

Recognizes factors that affect measurement and results and take appropriate action according to predetermined protocols.

Communicates information such as test results, reference ranges and specimen requirements to appropriate staff.

Performs routine quality control and maintain accurate records.

Attends laboratory and/or organizational meetings and in-services to allow for effective communication and training.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physiological, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to neonates, infants, toddlers, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Knowledge to provide such care is gained through education, training and experience.

Performs additional duties deemed appropriate by the Department Director in relation with laboratory functions; such as data gathering for research, correlation studies for new methodology, education/demonstration for new employees and students interesting in this field, keeping the work environment clean, etc.

You're an excellent fit, if you have:

• phlebotomy diploma preferred
• excellent communication & customer service skills
• good infection control practices

Benefits statement:

LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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