As a Lab Aide in processing, you will support daily laboratory operations by:
Receiving and handling various specimen types, including urine, microbiology samples, swabs, surgical specimens, and blood
Verifying labeling accuracy and relabeling specimens when necessary
Distributing specimens to appropriate laboratory departments for testing
Answering phones and providing courteous, timely customer service
What this PRN position offers you!
Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Additional evening and weekend shift differential pay
Participation in our matching 401(k)
Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
The opportunity to work with a fun laboratory team with a positive culture!
Requirements
Prior healthcare or lab experience is preferred, but not required.
Must be comfortable working in a laboratory environment and handling specimens, as well as urine or blood samples
Current CPR certification per assigned area(s).
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Other job duties:
Serves as an advocate/educator for improved collection and ordering procedures for assigned area(s) as applicable.
Serves as contact for inquiries in order to provide timely status and processing updates of specimens. Escalates unresolved issues per department procedure and protocol.
Ensures correct patient identification and information.
Answers or refers inquiries promptly and courteously per department procedure.
Verifies patient identification prior to collection and labels specimens accurately. Handles incoming specimens, sorts and delivers to processing, and checks accuracy of requisition and labeling of specimens per department protocol.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Shift:
Variable - 8 Hours (United States of America)
Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week. Shifts Will be primarily evening shifts and could start between 11 am - 1 pm. Monday - Friday, with rotating Saturday shift coverage.
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)
Additional Information
Join Our Laboratory Team as a Lab Aide Processor!
Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all.
Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.
Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.
Logan Health's Medical Center Laboratory has an opening for a Lab Aide Processor to be part of their team in Kalispell, MT! We will train!