LAB ASSISTANT, Part Time

Lab Assistant Opportunity

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more.

This Lab Assistant opportunity is part time, offers full benefits and a convenient flexible schedule. We are looking for a dynamic individual to perform venipuncture and skin puncture competently and expediently. Has working knowledge of test requirements, assists in clinical laboratory. include venipuncture, blood cultures and capillary blood samples.

Job Duties:

• Draws blood competently, consistently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Records phlebotomy requisitions on log.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures and files paperwork.
• Completes duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement/repayment program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Jenn Samudio, Recruiter.