Laboratory Assistant

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Medical Building 2

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1205 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $19 - $25.50

Pay Info: sign on bonus available

Department Details: Our draw stations operate from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturdays. Team members work rotating 8-hour shifts during the week and a 4-hour shift on Saturday - usually working 1 Saturday approximately every 7th weekend. Flexibility is important, as staff may rotate between locations depending on operational needs.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens. Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks. Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies. May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results. Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) preferred. Completion of a formal phlebotomy program, phlebotomy experience, and experience in a laboratory-related field preferred. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.