What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Avera?
Come join our award-winning team at Floyd Valley Healthcare in our Laboratory Department!
Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA has a PRN (as needed) position in our Laboratory Department for a Laboratory Assistant.
Floyd Valley offers a positive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our Mission is to be a progressive healthcare partner serving with compassion, integrity and excellence.
Laboratory Assistant Responsibilities:
- The Lab Assistant duties include, but are not limited to: performing phlebotomy, drug and alcohol testing, operating and maintaining waived lab equipment.
- Takes lab orders from physician’s offices. Request faxed orders with diagnosis and signatures. Notifies providers of orders that do not meet lab criteria.
- Represents the laboratory by screening incoming telephone calls; recording and transmitting messages; scheduling, receiving, and announcing scheduled patients and visitors.
- Hours are Monday-Friday, variety of shifts 7:00am-3:30pm, 8:00am-5:00pm, and 6:20am-5:00pm. Occasional weekend and holiday.
Requirements:
- Two years of clinical Lab experience is preferred.
- High School diploma or GED.
- BLS a plus; certification is required as an employee.
- Mandatory Reporter training certificate a plus; certification is required as an employee.
PRN NO BENEFITS POSTING
We are proud to offer:
- IPERS Retirement (eligibility requirements apply)
- Competitive pay based on experience
About Floyd Valley Healthcare:
Floyd Valley Healthcare is a 25-bed critical access hospital and is located in Le Mars, Iowa home of "The Ice Cream Capital of the World!" Floyd Valley Healthcare has had a rich history of serving the healthcare needs of people in Le Mars, Iowa and the surrounding communities. Today Floyd Valley includes the hospital, family medicine clinics in Le Mars, Marcus and Remsen, and public health. We serve people in their homes through home health and home medical services. Floyd Valley Healthcare is licensed by the State of Iowa, affiliated with the Avera System of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is a member of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.
Background check is required. FVH participates in E-Verify.
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