Laboratory Assistant

CGH Medical Center

11d•$17 - $26

About The Position

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. Shift Primarily afternoon shifts with weekends/occasional day shifts Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 POSITION PURPOSE: Provides pre-analytical assistance and support to the laboratory staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides phlebotomy support as needed. Refer to phlebotomist position description for a list of duties. Perform limited routine procedures in all areas of the laboratory and pathology/ cytology. Reception duties including PCIS/Messenger and/ or Soft/Cerner familiarity. Perform EKG’s, pulmonary function and drug screens as needed. Prepare samples for testing and analysis, including send-out testing to reference laboratories. Support satellite operations as needed (physical presence). Supply and inventory maintenance. Maintain clean and safe work area. Participate in professional development. Maintain hospitable/ cooperative atmosphere. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor or director. SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Phlebotomy and computer skills strongly preferred. Completion of Medical Assistant program preferred. Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group. Compensation Range $17.00 - $25.50 Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions Health and Dental Insurance IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan) Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Optional Insurances Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Gift Shop Discount CGH Day Care Discount CGH Dietary Discount Employee Assistance Program CGH Pharmacy Discount CGH Vision Center Discount Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center. Extraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people. Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare. Through the years, there’s been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference. As part of CGH, you’ll join a team that’s focused on delivering the best health care and patient experience for all of the communities we serve. From our hospital and Main Clinic to our 16 outlying clinics, our physicians and employees are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients, friends and family with outstanding skill and heartfelt compassion. Are you ready to develop, grow, and advance your career in healthcare? Then explore our careers today and get ready to join the team at CGH Medical.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy and computer skills strongly preferred.
Completion of Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides phlebotomy support as needed. Refer to phlebotomist position description for a list of duties.
Perform limited routine procedures in all areas of the laboratory and pathology/ cytology.
Reception duties including PCIS/Messenger and/ or Soft/Cerner familiarity.
Perform EKG’s, pulmonary function and drug screens as needed.
Prepare samples for testing and analysis, including send-out testing to reference laboratories.
Support satellite operations as needed (physical presence).
Supply and inventory maintenance.
Maintain clean and safe work area.
Participate in professional development.
Maintain hospitable/ cooperative atmosphere.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor or director.