Cure 4 The Kids Foundation ยท 7 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is a multi-specialty pediatric clinic seeking a self-motivated Laboratory Assistant who thrives on details, accuracy, and efficiency in their work. The role involves performing venipunctures and various technical tasks to maintain the lab while providing excellent customer service in a busy medical practice.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs various routine and complex pediatric blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture and finger and heel stick, using standard equipment; vacutainer tubes and sleeves; tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles
Gathers information and data from patients or parents/guardians for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fears, and elicits cooperation
Utilizes standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification, and records appropriate collection information on the proper requisitions
Performs testing for CBC, Sed rate, glucose, and urine hCG analysis
Performs quality control procedures for urinalysis, INR, urine hCG, and glucose analysis
Centrifuge, label, and store blood samples for subsequent analysis by the laboratory
Maintains the inventory of supplies; reorders and stocks supplies on carts and hand trays
Records room, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures and humidity
Performs start-up and quality control procedures for CBC and Sed rate analyzers
Performs laboratory tests, verifies results, and reports findings in accordance with laboratory policies
Assists with collecting bone marrow aspirations and biopsy procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Lab Assistant or Office Lab Assistant certification through the Division of Public and Behavioral Health in Nevada
Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a phlebotomist
Six (6) months of laboratory experience or laboratory coursework or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Ability to pass a visual acuity/visual color discrimination test
Benefits
One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare
A broad and comprehensive benefit packages available in the field of healthcare