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Abrazo Health · 2 hours ago

Lab Assistant

Goodyear, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Lab Assistant will perform routine technical and clerical functions, including venipuncture and specimen processing, while ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Health CareMedical

Responsibilities

Performs routine technical and clerical functions

Performs venipuncture, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; may perform CLIA waived laboratory tests

Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens, labels tubes and specimen containers, collects specimens and performs simple tests under supervision

Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned

May operate simple lab equipment under supervision

Processes anatomic pathology and cytology specimens

Obtains blood specimens for all age groups serviced

Uses, maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and uses protective equipment to protect form exposure to chemical, radiation and infectious hazards

Must be knowledgeable of emergency procedures

Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

VenipunctureLaboratory specimen processingBasic laboratory equipment operationMedical software proficiencyAttention to detailService orientationInterpersonal skillsTeamwork skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving

Required

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience: Ability to complete blood draws independently within six-weeks of hire

Interpersonal skills to interact in a professional and competent manner using effective listening, verbal and written communications with patients, clients, laboratory colleagues and other healthcare professionals

Service orientation actively looking for ways to care through respect, courtesy, empathy and warmth when communicating with patients and clients

Aware of response to others by using feedback, listening skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Team-work skills contributing to departmental success

Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software

Accurate data entry into medical software

Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity

Understands the pre-analytical variables that affect laboratory specimens

Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements

Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely

Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns

Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting

Preferred

Experience: 6 months of laboratory experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Company

Abrazo Health

Abrazo Health is an award-winning Arizona healthcare system, operating an array of hospitals, specialty institutes, a medical group, health plans and related services in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

Founded in 2003

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

5001-10000 employees