Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

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The posted compensation range of $17.00 - $26.94/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Laboratory Assistant, you will contribute to the vital operations of our lab, primarily within specimen processing/intake, ensuring efficient and accurate handling of essential samples.

Every day you will assist with specimen management and clerical duties, perform blood collection and specimen processing, and potentially conduct waived or moderately complex testing as permitted by regulations and departmental needs.

To be successful in this role, you will possess meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety within our laboratory environment.

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions. Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution.
• Moves processed samples quickly to laboratory departments for testing. Handles Laboratory Sendout testing.
• Processes, organizes, packing lists, and packaging for testing sent to external laboratories according to procedures. May perform phlebotomy.
• Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations, including blood bank collections.
• Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements. Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed. Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency.
• Creates an atmosphere by manner, work, and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• Previous clinical laboratory experience
• MLA (ASCP) or Phlebotomy certification such as PBT(ASCP) or equivalent certification

Where You'll Work

Holy Cross Hospital, Mountain Point is a 40-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of northern Utah County. Conveniently located in Lehi, Mountain Point is easily accessible from I-15 and SR-92 just east of Thanksgiving Point. Working in a friendly community-focused hospital environment, our highly skilled medical professionals are committed to delivering exceptional care to the people of Lehi and beyond. We uphold the highest standards of patient care in an environment of respect and we continue to strive toward delivering unparalleled long-term services, equipment and facilities to meet the changing health care needs of our community. We are a leader in advanced surgical technologies and are a Level III trauma center and stroke receiving facility.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.